Residents

9 individuals who no longer wish to live alone nor have need for full time care.

Sponsors

Each resident nominates a local relative or loyal friend to act as first port of call and to support them in their independent living.

Relatives

With 9 residents come 9 families, some spanning four generations!

Staff

The following are a regular part of the fabric of Cunningham House:

  • A resident House Manager and non-resident Deputy House Manager who provide continuity of support and are responsible for the day to day running of the House;
  • An Office Manager who crosses all the “t”s and dots all the “i”s
  • A bank of catering staff, most of whom are professionally trained or run their own catering businesses;
  • A cleaner, as hygiene, health and safety are of paramount importance;
  • Professionals including a hairdresser, chiropodist, and hearing clinic visit the house at regular intervals; and carers, who can be arranged privately to assist with activities such as bathing, laundry and cleaning if a little extra support is needed.

Meet our House Manager, Deputy and Office Manager

Volunteers

We have a large body of volunteers without whom the House could not operate or the fees remain so low.

  • Trustees – the governing body to oversee finance, policy and procedure
  • House Committee – those responsible for daily operational matters
  • The Friends of Cunningham House – our cheery band of helpers
  • Young volunteers – aged 14 and above, some working towards Duke of Edinburgh awards or training to become medics/physiotherapists, etc
  • Gardeners – who keep our outdoor spaces beautiful all year round.

Meet one of our long-standing volunteers

The Abbeyfield Society

While governed independently, we operate as part of the Abbeyfield Society and benefit from shared information, best practice and Abbeyfield Quality Standard auditing.