Proudly Employee Owned
Coast Care Group is an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This means our staff don’t just work here, they co-own the organisation and its future. Instead of shareholders or private owners, our people hold responsibility for protecting our ethos, values, and long-term vision.
By choosing employee ownership, we’ve secured our culture for generations to come. Every decision we make is guided by what matters most: the lived experiences, dignity, and well-being of those we care for.
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What is an Employee Ownership Trust?
An Employee Ownership Trust is a model where a business is held in trust for the benefit of its employees. In practice, it means:
· Our people have a voice in how the organisation is run.
· Our values are protected — the business can’t be sold to outside investors.
· Profits are shared through tax-free bonuses, rewarding staff for their commitment.
· Decisions are made for the right reasons — to benefit residents, clients, families, and staff alike.
It’s a model that puts people before profit and ensures Coast Care Group remains focused on compassionate, high-quality care.
Our Story
Coast Care began in 2003 when Kevin and Lynda Dewhurst purchased Whitebriars Care Home. From the start, they wanted to do things differently, placing residents’ lived experiences at the heart of care. Over the years, the group grew to include Whitecliff, Whitebeach, and Coast Care Centre, alongside Coast Community Care, our domiciliary service across East Sussex.
In 2024, Kevin and Lynda entrusted the company’s future to its people by creating the Employee Ownership Trust. This ensures that the culture they built, one of dignity, compassion, and innovation in care, continues for generations to come.
A Voice for Our People
Being employee-owned means every member of staff has a stake in our success. Our Employee Council, made up of elected representatives from across the group, meets regularly with our Trustee and Operational Boards. Together, they ensure staff voices are heard, ideas are shared, and improvements are made. This structure means that the people who deliver care day-to-day help shape the future of Coast Care Group.
Why It Matters for Families
For families, employee ownership offers peace of mind. Coast Care Group cannot be sold to outside investors, our values and culture are protected.
Families can trust that the same ethos of compassionate, person-centred care will continue long into the future, with staff who feel proud, supported, and invested in what they do
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to provide exceptional, person-centred care while protecting the values of Coast Care Group through employee ownership.
- We honour each person’s life story, preferences, and needs.
- We empower our teams through training, development, and recognition.
- We create warm, homelike environments filled with meaningful activities.
- We connect residents and clients with their communities.
- We continually innovate in dementia and complex care.
Our Values
- Quality Care – delivering exceptional outcomes every day.
- Dignity & Respect – valuing every voice and every story.
- Innovation – leading the way in dementia and complex care.
- Community Responsbility – staying rooted in the places we serve.
- Employee Ownership – ensuring our people shape our future.
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What We Provide
Community Care
We offer support with personal care, medication, domestic chores, meal preparations, shopping and more.
Complex Care
We provide specialist dementia and acute brain injury care, creating plans for every individual to suit their needs.
Dementia Care
We continuously endeavour to work with the most progressive developments in Dementia care.
Activities
We take daily trips out, host workshops and organise a wide range of engaging activities, seven days a week.
Residential Care
Our East Sussex care homes provide care for different levels of need in the best possible way.
Day Care & Respite
At Coast Care Homes we always welcome those who require short stay, respite care.
We’d Love to Hear From You
We’re here to help with any questions you may have. You can call us on 01424 845 543, email us at info@coastcaregroup.co.uk, or fill out the form below. A friendly member of our team will be in touch shortly.
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