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  2. Accreditations and commitments

Accreditations and commitments

As a charity we are proud of our accreditations and commitments. Our information and our practices are regularly audited so that you can trust what you are reading to be accurate and up to date.

Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Menopause Friendly Accreditation

We have registered for a ‘Menopause Friendly Accreditation.’ Read more

Published: 17th August, 2023

Updated: 14th February, 2024

Author: Dervla McCormick

BILD Membership

BILD Membership

Bild helps those supporting people with complex needs. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

Charter for Involvement

Charter for Involvement

The Charter for Involvement is written by the National Involvement Network (NIN). It sets out in their own words how supported people want to be involved, in the support that they get, in the organisations that provide their services, in the wider community. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2021

Updated: 24th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Chartered Institute of Fundraising

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is the professional membership body for UK fundraising, and promotes excellence in fundraising. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2021

Updated: 24th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident is creating a movement of change, encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2021

Updated: 24th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

ILM Approved Centre

ILM Approved Centre

An ILM qualification is one of the best ways of improving your leadership and management skills. Read more

Published: 27th July, 2021

Updated: 24th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

Investors in People

Investors in People

Investors in People is a standard for people management, offering accreditation to organisations that adhere to the Investors in People Standard. From 1991 to January 2017, Investors in People was owned by the UK government. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2021

Updated: 24th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

Investors in Young People

Investors in Young People

Investors in Young People is a multi level framework with 10 indicators with outcomes of good practice grouped into themes showing outcomes as Developed, Established and Advanced. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2021

Updated: 24th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

OSCR Registered Charity

OSCR Registered Charity

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is a non-ministerial office and part of the Scottish Administration following commencement of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2021

Updated: 24th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel

Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel

Cornerstone is registered with the Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel, and adheres to its Good Fundraising Promise Read more

Published: 29th June, 2021

Updated: 18th January, 2022

Author: Stewart Mair

Social Enterprise Scotland Member

Social Enterprise Scotland Member

Social enterprises are innovative, independent businesses that exist to deliver a specific social and/or environmental mission with profits reinvested in their purpose. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2021

Updated: 14th February, 2024

Author: Stewart Mair

SQA Approved Centre

SQA Approved Centre

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is Scotland's national awarding and accreditation body. It accredits all qualifications in Scotland with the exception of degrees and recognises awarding bodies in Scotland. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 25th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

UNISON

UNISON

UNISON are our recognised trade union. They are the UK’s largest union, serving more than 1.3 million members. They represent full-time and part-time staff who provide public services, although they may be employed in both the public and private sectors. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2021

Updated: 26th August, 2021

Author: Stewart Mair

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Latest

  • Improving Lives Together

    Improving Lives Together

    A blog from Hazel Brown, Chief Executive about Cornerstone's 2026-30 Strategy called 'Improving Lives Together.'

  • Duty of Candour Report 2026

    Duty of Candour Report 2026

    Read our most recent Duty of Candour Report here.

  • Easy Read - Strategic Plan 2026-30

    Easy Read - Strategic Plan 2026-30

    We have produced an easy read version of the Strategic Plan for 2026-30 Improving Lives Together. The strategy focuses on one guiding question "How does this improve life for the people we support?"

  • Strategic Plan 2026-30 Improving Lives Together

    Strategic Plan 2026-30 Improving Lives Together

    Our Strategic Plan for 2026-30 is called Improving Lives Together and focuses on one guiding question "How does this improve life for the people we support?"

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  • Current vacancies

    Current vacancies

    Our colleagues are at the heart and soul of our organisation and through teamwork, trust and empowerment everyone plays a vital part in helping us to achieve our purpose.

  • E-learning

    E-learning

    The Cornerstone Training Academy offers a significant range of e-learning courses which focus on quality, competence and safety. Courses are easily accessible.

  • Find local support

    Find local support

    Search for your nearest Cornerstone branch by entering your postcode.

  • Training

    Training

    We design and deliver bespoke training to suit your individual and organisational needs.

  • Shared Lives & Short Breaks

    Shared Lives & Short Breaks

    Shared Lives & Short Breaks enables people requiring support to live in their community without having to live alone.

  • Our history

    Our history

    Cornerstone was first established in North East Scotland in 1980 by Nick Baxter to support adults, children and young people who have a variety of needs including physical and learning disabilities, autism, and dementia.

  • Our aims and values

    Our aims and values

    Read all about Cornerstones aims and values here.

  • Care at home (Support Services)

    Care at home (Support Services)

    Care at home services (also known as Support Services) allow your loved one to stay living in their own home whilst getting the help and support they need.

  • Care home

    Care home

    A residential care home provides accommodation and 24-hour personal care and support to people who no longer find it possible to manage daily life in their current home.

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© 2023 Cornerstone. Cornerstone Community Care (operating as Cornerstone), registered Scottish Charity (no. SC004780). Company Limited by Guarantee (no. SC070762). Registered office: Cornerstone Community Care, The Doges Studios, Templeton Business Centre, 62 Templeton Street, Glasgow, G40 1DA. All services registered with the Care Inspectorate. Our care staff require to be registered members of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

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