ExtraCare Charitable Trust

Who We Are

ExtraCare Charitable Trust is a UK-based not-for-profit housing and care charity focused on creating vibrant communities for older people.

The organisation specialises in retirement villages and extra care housing schemes designed to support independent living with on-site care.

It operates primarily across England, providing integrated housing, wellbeing, and care services.

Its mission is to help older adults live longer, healthier, and more independent lives in community-focused environments.

What We Do

• Provide extra care housing communities combining independent living with access to care services.
• Offer retirement village accommodation for older adults seeking active and supported living environments.
• Deliver personal care and support services tailored to residents’ needs.
• Provide wellbeing and lifestyle programs, including social activities, fitness, and community engagement.
• Support residents with health monitoring, mobility assistance, and daily living support.
• Work in partnership with local authorities to provide affordable housing and care solutions for older people.

Approach & Values

• Focuses on a wellbeing-led housing model that promotes active ageing.
• Emphasises independence, dignity, and social inclusion for older adults.
• Promotes a community-based living approach, reducing isolation and loneliness.
• Integrates housing, care, and wellbeing services into one coordinated model.
• Maintains strong standards of quality, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Operates as a charitable organisation, reinvesting income into service improvement and development.

Industry Role

• Plays a leading role in the UK extra care housing and retirement living sector.
• Helps reduce pressure on health and social care systems by supporting independent ageing.
• Contributes to the development of integrated housing and care models for older adults.
• Supports local economies through housing development, care employment, and community services.
• Promotes national goals around healthy ageing, independent living, and social wellbeing.