We are a Scottish charity, set up in 2017, based in a spectacular location by the historic Burghead harbour on the Moray Firth, Scotland.
The charity was founded by Kate Clark, Madge Bray and Elizabeth Daly-Jones, with inspiration from Rosie Cooper and Toffee.
They met when Madge was attempting to coordinate care for Rosie, her beloved friend, and Rosie's dying dog, Toffee, amid a lack of carers. Kate knocked on her door one day volunteering help. In that simple act of kindness this initiative was conceived.
In time, Kate shared her vision for end of life care where networks of co-ordinated and committed local people could support the dying process and where medicine was essential but not central to care. Madge happened to own a piece of harbourside land with planning permission for 6 flats which she could donate. Rosie, since deceased, became fully engaged in the prospect and excitedly contributed her experience which informed the vision. This deeply enriched and gave meaning to her last days.
Rosie's niece Elizabeth, who found Kate's approach transformative in her own grieving process in the loss of her dear Aunt, came on board.
"The Journey Home" was born.
The charity was founded by Kate Clark, Madge Bray and Elizabeth Daly-Jones, with inspiration from Rosie Cooper and Toffee.
They met when Madge was attempting to coordinate care for Rosie, her beloved friend, and Rosie's dying dog, Toffee, amid a lack of carers. Kate knocked on her door one day volunteering help. In that simple act of kindness this initiative was conceived.
In time, Kate shared her vision for end of life care where networks of co-ordinated and committed local people could support the dying process and where medicine was essential but not central to care. Madge happened to own a piece of harbourside land with planning permission for 6 flats which she could donate. Rosie, since deceased, became fully engaged in the prospect and excitedly contributed her experience which informed the vision. This deeply enriched and gave meaning to her last days.
Rosie's niece Elizabeth, who found Kate's approach transformative in her own grieving process in the loss of her dear Aunt, came on board.
"The Journey Home" was born.
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"Death comes to us all. Let’s embrace its potential to enrich our lives and our relationships."
Co-founder Kate Clark |
Kate is currently a community palliative nurse and was previously an engineering project manager. She changed profession to community nurse in order to help people die at home after the transformative experience of caring for her Uncle at home.
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“ Nowadays many of our loved ones end their lives falling through the cracks in our caring services – the time has come for change."
Madge Bray, Co Founder |
Madge, a local businesswoman and retired social worker, gained an international reputation in childhood trauma having co-founded an award winning organisation. She has very kindly donated land for the project.
Elizabeth Daly-Jones details to follow.
The Journey Home is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC 047493