Grit Care Ltd

Evelyn, the Founder and Director of Grit Care, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to her vision of delivering high-quality supported living services. Before founding Grit Care, she spent three years as a Director and Registered Manager of a domiciliary care agency in Surrey. Under her leadership, the agency received a “GOOD” rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), recognised for being well-led, responsive, safe, effective, and caring.

Evelyn holds a BA (Hons) in Social Work from the Open University and is currently registered with Social Work England. With over a decade of direct experience in the social care sector, Evelyn has worked across several London boroughs, including Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth (at Kings College Hospital’s Admission and Discharge Team), and Kingston. Before completing her degree, she served as a Care Manager in a care home operated by Anchor Trust, one of England’s leading providers of specialist housing and care for older people.

Evelyn has significant expertise in supporting individuals with complex needs, including those with severe and enduring mental health conditions, dementia, learning disabilities, and autism. Her experience also includes key safeguarding responsibilities, underscoring her strong commitment to the protection and empowerment of vulnerable individuals.

Her leadership is central to Grit Care’s mission and values. She champions a person-centred, strength-based approach and is dedicated to fostering a culture of compassion, respect, and excellence. Evelyn is passionate about using evidence-based models of care to promote independence and to create an inclusive environment where each individual is valued and their unique identity is celebrated.

Hello, my name is Amruta, and I serve as the Administrator and Finance Assistant at Grit Care. I am responsible for managing core accounting and financial operations, including payroll processing, payslip generation, detailed bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledgers using QuickBooks, Excel, and Payroll systems. I play a key role in ensuring accurate financial tracking, budgeting, and audit readiness for the organisation.

In addition to finance, I handle a range of administrative tasks such as maintaining organised and compliant records, managing the office, supporting staff, and coordinating meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.

I hold an MBA in Finance, a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce. I am also a UK IFA Level 3 Certified and have earned professional certifications in Sage Accounts, QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage Payroll. My core competencies include payroll, budgeting, and audit support.

Since joining Grit Care, I have completed the Care Certificate training program, developed by Skills for Care, NHS England, and Skills for Health. This training covered key care principles such as duty of care, person-centred working, and safeguarding — all highly relevant to my role.

Known for my humble nature, strong work ethic, and dedication to quality, I bring a creative touch to my professional and personal life. I am also a skilled cake baker and look forward to sharing this passion with Grit Care clients who are interested in learning baking skills. I believe baking can offer therapeutic and practical benefits, especially for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.

Lastly, my involvement in recruitment support and marketing initiatives makes me a versatile and valuable member of the Grit Care team.