Cornerstone Community Care
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Cornerstone Community Care, more commonly known simply as Cornerstone, is a Scottish charity
and social enterprise
that provides support and care for adults and children with disabilities and other special needs. Since it was founded in Aberdeen
in 1980[1] Cornerstone has grown to become one of Scotland
's largest charities[2].
and Cornerstone's aim became 'to enable people who require our support to enjoy a valued life'.
Cornerstone opened its first residential service in 1982. By 2007 Cornerstone had grown to provides services at around 150 locations across Scotland, supporting nearly 1,300 adults and children with learning disabilities and other special needs.[3]
Baxter retired as Cornerstone's Chief Executive in May 2008 and was succeeded by Edel Harris.
Charitable organization
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and social enterprise
Social enterprise
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that provides support and care for adults and children with disabilities and other special needs. Since it was founded in Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
in 1980[1] Cornerstone has grown to become one of Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
's largest charities[2].
History
Nicholas (Nick) Baxter formed Cornerstone in 1980 when he brought together a group of parents and professionals who were concerned about the lack and quality of services available to people with learning disabilities and their families. They wanted to provide community based support for people with special needsSpecial needs
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and Cornerstone's aim became 'to enable people who require our support to enjoy a valued life'.
Cornerstone opened its first residential service in 1982. By 2007 Cornerstone had grown to provides services at around 150 locations across Scotland, supporting nearly 1,300 adults and children with learning disabilities and other special needs.[3]
Baxter retired as Cornerstone's Chief Executive in May 2008 and was succeeded by Edel Harris.