Cheshire Homes started in South Africa in 1965. The first Home, Queensburgh, was opened in 1968. Today, there are six Branches and eighteen Homes in this country, providing residential accommodation to profoundly and permanently disabled adults and children.

Cheshire Homes South Africa provides:

- Residential care for adults and children with profound disabilities
- Respite care for adults
- Independent / assisted living accommodation
- Day care for disabled and disadvantaged children
- Rehabilitation in the form of physical and emotional counselling
- Specialised transport
- Interaction with a wide range of volunteers
- Self representation on a residents’ committee
- Involvement in the planning and implementation of new services
- Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of friendships
- Dignity and respect for all persons with disabilities
- Respect for Human Rights

Operates in: All of South Africa
Established in: 1965

Non-Profit Organisation Number: 003-291
Public Benefit Organisation Number: 18/11/13/1225
Section 21 Company Number:
Trust Number:

Contact person: Mr Maurice Kilduff
Phone: 021 685 6169
Fax: 021 685 6066
Email:

Website: www.cheshiresa.org.za

Physical address: 202 Maindean Place, 2 Main Street, Newlands
Postal address: P O Box 234, Newlands, 7725