What Cornerstone Community Care does

Cornerstone Community Care is a registered Scottish charity (SC004780) and Company Limited by Guarantee (SC070762), founded in 1980 by Nick Baxter in North East Scotland. It is one of Scotland's largest social care charities and voluntary sector organisations, delivering care and support services for adults, children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs across 10 regional branches spanning Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, North and South Lanarkshire, Highland, Aberdeen, West Lothian and other council areas. As of the latest disclosed metrics, the organisation operates 195 care and support services supporting 2,100 people, with 1,052 lives transformed through its Quality of Life fundraising programme. Services are delivered through a registered and regulated workforce under the Scottish Social Services Council and inspected by the Care Inspectorate, where it has secured multiple Grade 5 - Very Good ratings.

The core service portfolio comprises residential care homes, care at home, housing support, community support, shared lives and short breaks, day care services, respite care, specialist residential services for complex needs, children's services and an impartial Self-Directed Support advisory service in Aberdeenshire. Cornerstone supplements its care operations with a Training Academy offering e-learning, qualifications, modern apprenticeships and bespoke training to both internal staff and external customers. The technology stack supporting the organisation is commodity SaaS - Stripe, GoCardless and PayPal for payments, Mailchimp, GivePanel and Vuelio for communications, Jobtrain for recruitment, The Access Group for business management and Unity Lottery for fundraising - with no proprietary platform or disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The business model is primarily B2G, funded through commissioned contracts with Scottish local authorities across multiple council areas. Secondary revenue streams include individual donations and fundraising (including a weekly lottery programme and cryptocurrency donations), corporate partnerships, and private care services for self-funding individuals. Cornerstone does not publicly disclose pricing for commissioned services; the charity is governed by a Board of Directors, led by Chief Executive Hazel Brown, and is currently executing its 2026-30 strategic plan 'Improving Lives Together'.

Name

Cornerstone Community Care

Legal name

Cornerstone Community Care

Website

https://cornerstone.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cornerstone Community Care is one of Scotland's largest social care charities, providing residential care, housing support, respite and community services for 2,100 people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs across 10 regional branches, funded primarily through local authority contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Care Services for People with Disabilities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Social care services
• Disability support
• Residential care
• Community support services
• Self-directed support

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Authority Contracts: The primary revenue stream comes from contracts with local authorities across Scotland. These commissioned services provide care and support for people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, fundraising events, and the Quality of Life programme generate charitable income. The organisation runs weekly lottery programmes and accepts cryptocurrency donations.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with businesses for fundraising support and community involvement.
4. Private Care Services: The organisation offers private care services for individuals who wish to use private funds to obtain care and support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cornerstone Community Care is a Scottish social care charity that delivers person-centred care and support services for adults, children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needs. Its core offerings span residential care homes, care at home, housing support, community support, Shared Lives and short breaks, day care, respite services, specialist residential services for complex needs, children's family empowerment services, and Self-Directed Support advisory services, delivered through ten regional branches across Scotland.

Product overview

Cornerstone Community Care operates as a single unified social care charity providing a comprehensive portfolio of care and support services across Scotland. The core offerings include residential care homes, care at home services, housing support, community support, shared lives arrangements, day care, and respite services. Specialist services address complex needs, learning disabilities, autism, and children's services. The organization delivers services through 10 regional branches (Ayrshire, Dundee/Perth/Fife/West Lothian, Glasgow/East Dunbartonshire, Moray, North Aberdeen and Shire, South Aberdeen and Shire, North Lanarkshire Community Support, North Lanarkshire Supported Living, Scottish Borders, West Dunbartonshire/Argyll & Bute) and supplements its care services with a Training Academy offering e-learning, qualifications, and apprenticeships to both staff and external customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Care Home Residential care home providing accommodation and 24-hour personal care and support for people who can no longer manage daily life independently. Supports people with physical and sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and mental health needs, and offers short breaks and respite care.
• Care at Home Home care services allowing individuals to remain in their own homes while receiving help and support, from a few hours per week to 24-hour live-in care. Includes personal care, household assistance, and meal preparation.
• Housing Support Service Support services delivered in a person's own residence or shared tenancies, supporting independent living with time allocations ranging from a few hours weekly to 24-hour coverage.
• Community Support Assistance similar to housing support and care at home but typically provided for shorter periods during day or night hours. Includes short-term overnight respite care.
• Shared Lives and Short Breaks Enables people requiring support to live in their community without having to live alone. Provides respite breaks and short-term care arrangements through shared lives carers.
• Day Care Services and Activities Community-based opportunities for people supported to engage with others and participate in activities, typically provided in day centres run by trained staff.
• Respite Services Provides breaks for people needing support and their family carers from daily routines, either short-term or long-term, including holidays and daytime/overnight periods.
• Specialist Residential Services for Complex Needs Specialized support for adults with complex disabilities and/or unexpected behaviour in dedicated residential houses. Includes en-suite bedrooms, studio flats, and self-contained houses with specially-trained staff.
• Children's Services Family empowerment services including online information hubs, parent groups, workshops, sibling groups, transition support, priority outreach, fun clubs and holiday activity programmes for children with complex needs.
• Self-Directed Support (SDS) Impartial advisory service providing information to help individuals choose the best care options through Self-Directed Support, based in the Aberdeenshire area.
• Cornerstone Training Academy Training and development opportunities including e-learning courses, qualifications, modern apprenticeships, and bespoke training offered to colleagues and external customers.
• Private Care Services Private care services available for individuals who wish to use private funds to obtain care and support from Cornerstone.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 percent of residents moved to permanent housing and 62 percent reported improved mental health in COVID-era pilot programme (referenced for Haven On Lincoln project)

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• City of ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Community Outreach (a separate Chicago-based nonprofit with similar name) was mentioned as operating Haven On Lincoln, a transitional housing facility. Note: This appears to be a different organisation from the Scottish Cornerstone Community Care based on the source context.
• John Clark (Motor Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner whose employee Gillian Donald participated in the Kiltwalk on behalf of Cornerstone. John Clark is a motor group/retail business.
• The Hunter Foundation / Sir Tom HunterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation support the Kiltwalk event, which benefits Cornerstone and other Scottish charities. The foundation adds 50% top-up to all Kiltwalk donations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lifeways: One of the UK's largest specialist care providers supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs through supported living and residential services. Comparable service portfolio at larger UK-wide scale.
• Hft (Home Farm Trust): UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities through supported living, residential care, and day services. Comparable service model but operates across multiple UK regions rather than Scotland-only.
• Mencap: UK-wide learning disability charity offering housing, support, and advocacy services with significant Scotland presence. Comparable in mission but operates at much larger national scale across multiple UK countries.
• United Response: UK-wide charity providing person-centred support for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Comparable in supporting independent living but operates nationally rather than regionally focused.
• Real Life Options: UK social care provider offering supported living, residential, and community-based services for people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Comparable in service mix and commissioned-care business model.

Direct peers

• ENABLE Scotland: Major Scottish charity supporting people with learning disabilities and their families through accommodation, day services, and advocacy. Closely comparable as a peer learning-disability-focused Scottish charity delivering commissioned care services.
• The Richmond Fellowship Scotland: Scottish provider of person-centred support for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and older people. Comparable in delivering local authority-commissioned care across multiple Scottish regions.
• Key Housing: Scottish charity providing housing support and care services for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Comparable in supporting individuals to live independently in their own homes.
• Sense Scotland: Scottish charity supporting people with complex support needs including learning disabilities and autism, providing residential and community-based services. Comparable mission focus and Scotland-only operating footprint.
• Capability Scotland: One of Scotland's largest disability charities providing a comparable range of support services including residential care, day services, and education for people with disabilities. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and Scottish geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CornerstoneScot
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CornerstoneScotland
• Facebookfacebook.com/cornerstonecharity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornerstone_2

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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