The Orders of St John Care Trust completes Merger with The Fremantle Trust

Following a merger with The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) in February 2024, 1,300 employees from The Fremantle Trust, based in Buckinghamshire, officially transferred to OSJCT on Monday 1 September.

This transfer marks an exciting milestone in OSJCT’s journey to build an even stronger organisation dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, now and in the future.

OSJCT’s commitment to residents’ wellbeing, comfort, and happiness remains at the heart of everything they do, and residents will continue to see the same friendly, dedicated team around them every day.

Buckinghamshire care homes and learning disability services celebrated their transfer to OSJCT with special events for colleagues and residents. Parties in homes started with a video message from CEO Dan Hayes OBE and a screening of A Real Home, showing the history of OSJCT, followed by a speech from the Home Manager and a representative from the senior leadership team. Services also enjoyed local entertainers and karaoke along with refreshments.

These celebrations event reminded everyone of shared core values and marked new beginnings for Buckinghamshire services.

Hayes said: “We’re delighted to welcome 1,300 colleagues from our Buckinghamshire services – formerly known as The Fremantle Trust – as we come together as one Trust. United, our teams now manage 75 care homes and eight extra care housing schemes for older people, alongside 16 learning disability services.

“This is a proud moment for us all, as we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and teamwork that continue to make a real difference in so many lives.”