Friday, February 24, 2006
The Rathbone history
About The Society.
Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society was established in 1967. We take our name from Elfrida Rathbone, a Victorian philanthropist who was one of the first people to believe that people with learning disabilities could be educated and should not be treated as having an illness. There are many charities around the country who in some way use the name Rathbone to indicate that they carry on Elfrida Rathbone's philosophy in some way. Although some of these groups have links with each other, we are not part of a national organisation, but are a fully independent charity. Today, our Society consists of four main projects - The Rathbone Centre, The Rathbone Centre Outreach service and The Rathbone Youth Club and our Supported Living Project. The charity is managed by a Board of Directors who meet regularly to oversee the work of the employees. We are fully registered with the Charity Commission and as a Not for Profit company with Companies House.
The Rathbone Centre Residential Care Home
We have been offering a residential service at our home in West Norwood for over 30 years. The home has been through many changes, but today offers care to 6 residents. We are based in a large family style home in a quiet residential road, close to excellent local amenities and facilities. All of the residents have private rooms, mostly with private washing facilities. Residents share the communal living room, kitchen diner, shower and bathrooms, laundry and garden. We offer 24 hour support through a team of suitably qualified and experienced support workers.We work in a Person Centred manner which means we strive to support each individual resident to take control of every aspect of their lives.The home is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection who oversee all homes like ours and ensure that high standards are maintained.
The Rathbone Youth Club
The Youth Club has also been established over 30 years and at present offers a service to about 35 young people with learning disabilities aged between 11 and 23.The club operated in its own purpose built youth club premised near to The Rathbone Centre.At present the club opens three nights each week and offers a transport service to its members to get them to and from the club and a valuable respite service to parents and carers. The club is monitored by Ofsted to ensure that high youth-work and educational standards are maintained.
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