Inspired by a legacy of compassion
Enabling people to live with dignity, independence & purpose
For more than 150 years, the Frances Taylor Foundation has been dedicated to helping people live life to the fullest.
We provide high-quality, person-centred support for people with learning disabilities and older people across Greater London, Liverpool & Merseyside, and Brighton & Hove. Every day, our teams work alongside the people we support, enabling them to live with dignity, independence and purpose.
Our work is inspired by the vision of Mother Magdalen Taylor, who founded the Poor Servants of the Mother of God in 1872. She believed that every person, regardless of their circumstances, should be treated with compassion, respect and love.
More than a century later, those values continue to guide everything we do.
Our Story
The Foundation is named after Frances Taylor, later known as Mother Magdalen Taylor, whose life reflected a deep commitment to serving others.
During the Crimean War, she volunteered alongside Florence Nightingale's nursing teams, witnessing firsthand the realities of suffering, courage and compassion. These experiences strengthened her conviction that faith should be expressed through practical service.
Following her conversion to the Catholic faith, she founded the Poor Servants of the Mother of God, a congregation committed to caring for those most in need. Her vision was simple yet profound: to recognise the dignity of every person and respond with practical love.
Today, the Frances Taylor Foundation continues that mission by providing compassionate care and support that empower people to make their own choices, develop their strengths and participate fully in their communities.
Mother Magdalen Taylor
Discover more about Mother Magdalen Taylor and the remarkable woman whose vision continues to inspire our work today.
Our values in action
Our heritage shapes who we are, but our focus is firmly on the people we support today.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to:
Live as independently as possible.
Be respected for who they are.
Feel safe, valued and included.
Develop meaningful relationships.
Make choices about their own lives.
Reach their full potential.
Our dedicated colleagues create environments where people are encouraged to grow in confidence, develop new skills and enjoy fulfilling lives within their communities.
Our Charism
The spirit that inspired Mother Magdalen still guides the Foundation today.
In the Catholic tradition, this is known as a charism - a particular gift given for the benefit of others. For us, that gift is expressed through compassionate care, dignity, inclusion and helping every person flourish.
While our services are open to people of all faiths and none, our Christian heritage continues to inspire the way we care for others: with dignity, compassion and practical love.
As society evolves, so do we.
We are committed to providing a wide range of social care and support services that meet changing needs while staying true to the values that have guided us from the beginning.
By combining professional expertise with genuine compassion, we continue Mother Magdalen's legacy of helping people flourish and live life to the full.
