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The Greatham Foundation

Dedicated to providing high quality care & housing services for older people. Makes grants to other charities that help people in need. Call 01429 870247.

The Greatham Foundation (previously known as the Hospital of God) was founded by Robert de Stichell, the Bishop of Durham in 1273. Our charity has a long and proud history of working with older people, those living with dementia and their family carers in the Hartlepool, North Tees and East Durham areas. Additionally, through our grants programme, we support a number of local charities and social

enterprises across the North East. The charity works to develop and provide excellent person-centred care, support and housing services for people, particularly older people and those living with dementia. The Greatham Foundation now employs c100 people and its main charitable activities are:

Residential care for older people at Stichell House Residential Home, a purpose built 35 bed facility set in the beautifully landscaped grounds at Greatham

Day care and community support services for people living with dementia, and their families, delivered through our day centres, our community-based pastimes service and our family support services throughout Hartlepool and East Durham

Support information and advice through our dementia advisory service ‘The Bridge’ in Hartlepool

Supported living for older people in our Almshouses located in Greatham, Norton, Stockton and the wider North-East

The making of grants to voluntary and community sector and those not-for-profit organisations which make a difference to the lives of people in our communities

06/07/2026

We're Hiring – Join The Greatham Foundation! 🌟

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference every day?

We're looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our care teams across a range of rewarding roles.

Whether you're already experienced in care or looking to develop your career with a values-led charity, we'd love to hear from you.

https://thegreathamfoundation.org.uk/about-us/our-vacancies

02/07/2026

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of family fun at our Stichell House Summer Fair 🌞

📅 See the attached poster for full details

Please like, share and help us spread the word — we can't wait to welcome you 💙

https://thegreathamfoundation.org.uk/

05/06/2026

Could you or someone you care for benefit from a little extra support? 💙

Our Community Pastimes service helps people living with dementia stay connected, active and engaged through personalised support and community activities across Hartlepool.

Whether you're feeling lonely or isolated, or simply looking for opportunities to meet others and enjoy meaningful activities, our friendly team is here to help. We also provide carers with valuable time to rest and recharge, knowing their loved one is being supported with compassion and understanding.

Watch our video to see how Community Pastimes is helping people with dementia stay connected in their community ⭐️

☎️01429 871442
📧[email protected]
🏠The Heathers, Heather Grove, Hartlepool, TS24 8QZ

www.thegreathamfoundation.org.uk/community-care/community-pastimes

02/06/2026

This weekend, Terry Gibson, Gardener at The Greatham Foundation, successfully completed his birthday wing walk challenge in support of the residents of Stichell House Residential Care Home.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has donated and supported Terry’s fundraising efforts.

Terry’s commitment to taking on such a remarkable challenge to support others has been truly appreciated, and we are incredibly grateful for his efforts.

There is still time to donate before the fundraising page closes at the end of this week: https://gofund.me/1497a7fcd

Thank you once again to everyone who has supported this fundraiser — and especially to Terry for taking on this unforgettable challenge.

01/06/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring: Senior Care Assistants 🌟

Join our dedicated care team at Stichell House and help make a difference every day. If you’re compassionate, experienced, and passionate about providing outstanding care, we’d love to hear from you.

https://thegreathamfoundation.org.uk/about-us/our-vacancies

28/05/2026

Looking for support for a loved one — or some well-earned respite as a carer? 💙

At Minerva House in Horden, East Durham, we provide a welcoming and friendly day centre where people living with dementia can enjoy companionship, activities and personalised support in a safe environment.

Our service also gives carers valuable time to rest, recharge, or simply catch up on everyday life, knowing their loved one is being cared for by our experienced and compassionate team.

Watch our video to see what makes Minerva House such a special place ⭐️

If you’d like to find out more about attending Minerva House, we’d love to hear from you.

☎️01915 180872
📧[email protected]
🏠Minerva House, St Mary's Court, Horden, SR8 4DQ

https://thegreathamfoundation.org.uk/community-care/minerva-house-day-centre

22/05/2026

Celebrating Community Impact at Our Grants Coffee Morning ☕

This morning we were delighted to welcome a small selection of organisations that we have supported through our 2026 grant funding round.

Our grants coffee morning provided an informal opportunity to network, share experiences and showcase the incredible work being delivered across our region by the voluntary and community sector.

We are proud to support initiatives that make such a meaningful difference within local communities.

Our sincere thanks to Michael Poole DL Vice Lord-Lietenant and Jonathan Brash MP for attending and for their continued support of the sector. Thanks also to Greggs for donating breakfast items.

https://thegreathamfoundation.org.uk/grants-programme

21/05/2026

💙 Dementia Action Week 2026 💙

This week has been a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community to raise awareness and support people living with dementia and their families.

These photos capture some special moments from our Dementia Action Week activities. We held a celebration event at St Joseph’s Church during the monthly Memories in Tune session, where 48 people enjoyed live music, a buffet, dancing, and great company. It was fantastic to see everybody up dancing and enjoying themselves 🎶💃

We also spent time networking and raising awareness at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre alongside our valued partners from the Adult Mental Health Team, NHS Specialist Dementia Nurse, and Healthwatch.

Dementia Action Week is so important because it helps break down stigma, encourages conversations, and reminds people that no one should face dementia alone.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and worked alongside us throughout the week. 💙

Hartlepool Borough Council Healthwatch Hartlepool Hartlepool Carers

https://thegreathamfoundation.org.uk/community-care

18/05/2026

It’s the start of Dementia Action Week 💙

This week is all about raising awareness, challenging stigma, and supporting people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers.

In Hartlepool, there are lots of opportunities to get involved, connect with others, and show support across the community.

Every conversation, act of kindness and moment of understanding makes a difference. Together we can help make Hartlepool a more dementia-friendly community 💙

https://thegreathamfoundation.org.uk/community-care

15/05/2026

For many people, celebrating a birthday means cake, cards, and maybe a quiet day off. But for Terry Gibson, gardener at The Greatham Foundation, it means climbing onto the wing of an aeroplane and soaring through the skies!

Terry has decided to mark his birthday by taking on an incredible wing walk challenge — not just for the thrill, but to raise money for a cause close to his heart: the residents of Stichell House Care Home.

Every day, the team at Stichell House works hard to create a warm, happy, and fulfilling environment for residents. The funds raised through Terry’s challenge will go directly towards residents’ activity and events funds.

Terry is well known around The Greatham Foundation for his dedication, kindness, and hard work in keeping the grounds beautiful for everyone to enjoy. Now he’s taking things to new heights — literally — to help make life even more special for the residents at Stichell House.

A wing walk is no small feat, and Terry is bravely stepping far outside his comfort zone to support others. Every donation, no matter the size, will help create memorable experiences for residents and show Terry that his courage and generosity are truly appreciated.

Please support Terry’s birthday wing walk challenge and help us make a real difference to the lives of the residents at Stichell House.

Donate now: https://gofund.me/1497a7fcd

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://thegreathamfoundation.org.uk/

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