Frances Juliana Finch, Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham (20 January 1709 – 3 October 1734)[2] was an English aristocrat and social reformer.
[2][5] Few details of her life are known; however, she was notable in being one of the aristocratic women who were early supporters of Thomas Coram's efforts to establish a Foundling Hospital.
[6] She signed the Ladies' Petition which was delivered to King George II to support the establishment of the Hospital on 25 April 1730, and she is the signatory of whom least is known.
[7] This group of women not only lent their prestige and respectability to the endeavour, they made it 'one of the most fashionable charities of the day'.
[8] As part of an exhibition celebrating the role of women in the establishment and administration of the Hospital, called Ladies of Quality and Distinction, the Foundling Museum held an exhibition in 2018 which included a family portrait of Frances.