Our History
Cherryhomes was founded in 1976 by the Rev. Pat Hewat who had enabled Cherry Mann, who suffered from a progressive wasting disease, to escape life in what was then called a Geriatric Ward and live an independent life in her own home. He promised that he would do the same for other disabled people, and so Cherryhomes was born.
Rev.
Pat Hewat
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Cherry
Mann
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How We Work
People are
introduced to Cherryhomes by friends, family, Health and Social Services or
they may contact the Trust themselves. Once adopted by the Trust, they are
accepted as sponsored members for life or as long as they wish. For continuity,
one liaison trustee is appointed to help each sponsored member. The sponsored
member is free to call on that trustee at any time as an independent friend,
adviser or helper. It is this personal contact and friendship which distinguishes
the operation of the Trust.
Trustees are chosen for their personal qualities, knowledge and experience
of various walks of life. Cherryhomes has a unique contribution to make. In
every case the Trust works with and complements the provisions of the Health
and Social Services. Perhaps the most important gifts it can offer are time,
which busy statutory departments cannot always afford, and the ability to
consider all problems from the point of view of the sponsored member and his
or her family.
Cherryhomes Trust. Registered
Charity Number: 272762