Thorngate Living

16/06/2026

Our staff are our greatest asset, and we never forget that.

We're pleased to be celebrating our Living Wage Employer anniversary here at Thorngate Churcher Trust. We are proud to pay our team members fairly, and we're committed to the Living Wage movement, which has helped put over £4bn back into the pockets of low-paid workers since the campaign began 25 years ago!

You can read more about it here.

For organisations wanting to demonstrate that they are one of the UK’s leading organisations on decent work, Living Wage accreditation is the best place to start. By paying the real Living Wage, employers are  supporting their employees with a decent standard of living and driving up standards to...

12/06/2026

Next week is Care Home Open Week and we're excited to be taking part.

On Thursday 18th June, Russell Churcher Court is turning itself into a Hippie Retreat! We'll have a 60s quiz in the morning followed by a 60s themed buffet lunch, then an afternoon of tie dying and face painting, finishing off with a performance from Carousel Theatre Company.

We can't wait to experience iconic hits, dazzling hippie costumes and unforgettable vibes.

If you'd like to join us, then dig out those flares or miniskirts and join us for peace, love and rock 'n' roll. Call us on 023 9252 7600.

11/06/2026

We're spotlighting the people that helped bring Compigne Court, our new housing development in Grove Road, Gosport, to fruition. Here's what Murat Canbek, our Property Services Manager, shared with us.

"When I joined the Trust, the land had already been acquired and planning permission was in place for the development of 39 purpose-built flats.

At that time, Compigne Court had not yet been named and the site was known as Grove Road. My early involvement included maintaining the grounds and preventing overgrowth. Once the construction start date was confirmed, one of my responsibilities was to keep the vegetation low to discourage ground-nesting birds from nesting on site, which could have delayed the start of the project. In the days leading up to the works commencing, I visited the site regularly to inspect the grounds and ensure there was no nesting activity.

Once the construction started, it was a pleasure to watch the development progress day by day. From the groundbreaking ceremony through to completion, I found the process very rewarding. I looked forward to attending the monthly site meetings with the construction company and seeing the progress being made.

Although there were challenging moments and some robust discussions with the construction team when obstacles arose, this has been one of the most enjoyable projects I have been involved in.

Working alongside a highly skilled team of architects, construction professionals, structural engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors and trades contractors gave me valuable knowledge and experience, and I feel privileged to have been part of it.

Once the building was completed, I carried out a thorough snagging process, checking every area to help ensure the building was in the best possible condition for residents to move into.

During the mobilisation of the building and as residents moved into their new homes, I worked tirelessly to support the team and help achieve the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders.

I feel privileged to have been part of the journey that has led to Compigne Court as it stands today."

03/06/2026

We are so very proud to have been named one of the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work for the second year running.

These awards, powered by WorkL, recognise organisations which have consistently high levels of employee experience and wellbeing in the UK.

We're a Gosport based charity which operates 154 supported living flats for older people, and provides residential care from our 44 bed Russell Churcher Court care home. Through a significant investment in wellbeing for our 81 staff members, Thorngate has reduced staff leavers by more than 50% in recent years, through a programme of open communication that includes multiple staff feedback channels, reward and recognition schemes, wellbeing support and opportunities for development - all of which have been created with input and feedback from the staff themselves to ensure effectiveness and value.

Thorngate’s Chief Executive, Anne Taylor FCCA, said: “These awards shine a spotlight on the organisations which have created workplaces that inspire, support and empower staff, and I am immensely proud of the work we have all done to help create a great place to work. We are committed to continually improving how we support our staff, actively seeking feedback and turning it into meaningful action. Everything we do is about teamwork, and it’s fantastic to have our efforts and success recognised with this award. Happy employees are the superpower helping Thorngate Churcher Trust thrive.”

Chairman Mark Hook said: “Over the past three years, we have achieved a significant reduction in sickness absence. This has been driven by a proactive and supportive approach, including early identification of potential issues related to mental health, open conversations and practical support tailored to individual needs. Our focus is on prevention as well as support, ensuring employees feel cared for and we’re honoured to have been afforded this fantastic accolade.”

26/05/2026

☀️🌸 Friday was a beautiful day at Russell Churcher Court! 🌸☀️

With the sun shining brightly, we were delighted to welcome Tobias, Eloise and Primrose from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Gosport.

The children kindly brought along some gorgeous flowers that had been generously donated to the school by parents following a recent celebration. Their thoughtful gesture has truly brightened up the home and brought smiles to both residents and staff alike.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for spreading such kindness and community spirit — it was very much appreciated by all at RCC 🏡✨

Our staff pictured are Zoe and JoJo from Activities, Registered Manager Fiona and Quality, Systems and Risk Manager
Slavena.

26/05/2026

Residents and staff at Russell Churcher Court enjoyed reminiscing on days gone by during Dementia Action Week. We were pleased to invite Lesley Barton from local dementia support group Recapture Life who ran a reminiscence session and used lots of different objects from the past to spark memories among our residents. It was a great session.

24/05/2026

We are beyond proud to have been recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. For the second year running! Our thanks and appreciation to all our staff who have played their part in getting us to this brilliant position.

21/05/2026

During Dementia Action Week, our care home residents had a wonderful time playing dominoes - they filled the whole table and thankfully the only thing falling down was the dominoes!

21/05/2026

Taster sessions at Russell Churcher Court Care Home

Is it time to look for extra care or support for yourself or a loved one?
Do you have questions around what living in a residential care home is like?

Here at Russell Churcher Court, we are trusted by the Gosport community to provide the highest quality of care for older people and those living with dementia. Our 9.8/10 score with carehome.co.uk puts us right at the top of care homes in Gosport.

We’re opening our doors and inviting local people to come to one of our ‘Taste and Talk’ taster sessions which include:

• lunch (sample our tasty food)
• a tour of the home
• an afternoon activity
• a chance to meet the management and care teams
• time to ask any questions you may have

To book a taster session please call the team on 023 9253 4999 or email [email protected]. We’d love to welcome you.

We’re proud to be a dementia friendly home, so you’re also most welcome to come along to hear our guest speaker on 27th May. Please get in touch and we’ll share details with you.
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