Patrons and Ambassadors

Graham Perolls

Founder

Graham Perolls founded the ellenor Foundation in 1985, inspired by the deaths of his parents Ellen and Norman, after experiencing the profound difference quality end-of-life care made to his father at St Christopher’s Hospice in London. The charity’s name honours both his parents – elle(n)-nor(man). Graham’s vision was to help others on the same journey he had travelled with his parents, ensuring everyone facing the end of life receives the ultimate in care and love. He was awarded an OBE and later a CMG (Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George) for his extraordinary charitable work. Graham remains committed to pioneering the work of hospices both in the UK and overseas.