Residents at the Royal Star & Garter

Facts & Figures

Leadership

 

  • Patron: Her Majesty The Queen
  • President: HRH Princess Alexandra
  • Chairman: Vice Admiral Sir John Dunt KCB
  • Chief Executive: Lynn McDougall

History

 

  • Established in 1916
  • Queen Mary – First Patron from 1916 to1953
  • HRH Princess Alexandra has been our President since 1964
  • Queen Elizabeth II became our Patron in 1953
  • Current Richmond Home opened 10 July 1924
  • Seaside branch - Sandgate – opened in 1919 until 1940
  • Respite care offered since 1971
  • Ex-Service women became eligible to join in 1986
  • Simon Weston OBE appointed Vice President 1991

Richmond Home

 

  • Longest staying resident has lived at the Home for 27 years
  • Oldest resident is 101
  • Approximately 75% male residents and 25% female residents
  • Approximately 170 staff

New Homes

 

  • Solihull Home due to open Summer 2008
  • New South West London Home due to open 2010
  • Third home opening is subject to ongoing review
  • Each Home will care for 60 residents
  • Specialist Dementia Care Unit in each Home