Development and growth
As our organisation developed, we refreshed our approaches and extended our reach.
We stopped using agency staff to improve the quality and consistency of our care and support. We transferred properties we owned to Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association, allowing us to focus on our core strengths. And we extended our services to Midlothian, establishing a positive and productive relationship with the local authority.
Looking to the future, we re-structured to reduce management costs and commit more of our expenditure to the front line.
In 2013, Linda Headland retired and Danny Harvie became our Director, and later, our Chief Executive. Everyone involved with ELCAP was saddened when Danny, an inspiring leader, passed away in 2019.
In 2019, we celebrated our 30th birthday, with well-attended events in East Lothian and the Scottish Parliament.
Now
Over three decades since ELCAP was formed, it is difficult to believe that individuals affected by learning disabilities once lived in institutional settings.
Now, every individual we support lives in their own home. We enable them to live better, more independent lives within our community.
We are proud of what we’ve achieved over the years, but much remains to be done.
Our strategic plan has the following themes:
- Enhancing the quality of our care and support
We aspire to be a first-class provider of care and support services - Developing our workforce
We aspire to be an excellent employer - Diversifying our income and making best use of resources
We aspire to be a financially sound organisation, committed to sustainable development - Demonstrating our impact and raising our profile
We aspire to be a charity which makes a social and economic impact - Connecting with communities and extending our reach
We aspire to be a good neighbour
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