ABOUT US: OUR HISTORY

We are a member of the Leonard Cheshire Disability Global Alliance,
a worldwide organization with affiliations in 55 countries.

Cheshire Homes India Bangalore follows strict adherence to the code of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Cheshire Homes India is a registered Society and has all statutory requirements

1961

Inspired by Group Captain Leonard Cheshire, a small gathering of eminent Bangaloreans were discussing setting up a “Cheshire Home” in the city.

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1963

Ms. Veronica Das, wife of India's first test pilot of the Indian Air Force and H.A.L., Group Captain Suranjan Das, joined the Managing Committee. Later she served as its Honorary Secretary until 2003. In 1997, she was conferred the title of 'Member of the British Empire', for her dedication to charitable work in India.

1964

With a grant from Central Social Welfare Board and the Central Trust the first wing of Cheshire Homes was built.

Eleven residents including Ivy Paul moved from Dil Bahar to the newly constructed Cheshire Homes building.

1966

Cheshire Homes started occupational therapy, skills training and rehabilitation. It was also the beginning of the craft centre.

1971

At the suggestion of the Central Trust of Cheshire Homes India, based at Kolkata, the name of the Bangalore Cheshire Home was changed to Cheshire Homes India, Bangalore Unit.

1972

Dr. Yusuf Sait, a Canadian resident of Indian origin, donated funds to the Home in memory of his wife Penny. The money was used to build a much-needed medical room. He also donated a site in Chennai.

We received funding from the Indian Air Force, HAL, Govt. of Karnataka for building expansion. Suranjan Das was the famous Test Pilot in the Indian Air Force. The Suranjan Das Block, named after him, (main residential area) was built and inaugurated.

1976

Our children acknowledged: The then Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, was visiting Bangalore and while driving down HAL Old Airport Road, she noticed our children in their wheelchairs, lined up to wave to her. She stopped the convoy and met the children and handed over lots of flowers.

1978

Construction of a new building started to accommodate the activities related to occupational therapy, skills training, and entertainment of the residents. This was the start of the Outreach Programme.

1979

Mr J H MacGuckin, an ex-planter willed his property to his daughter, Mary MacGucking, on the condition that she would transfer this to Cheshire on her demise. However, she very kindly donated the property to Cheshire Homes during her lifetime.

1983

Home for the elderly Women in Whitefield was expanded with two dormitories: With a donation from the Rotary Club of Indiranagar.

Ms Paula Gonsalves, an educationist, started a primary school for eight children at Cheshire Homes. This was because there were no schools for physically challenged children at the time.

1984

A new Annex building was constructed with a provision for rehab-related work. This was inaugurated by our Founder, Leonard Cheshire.

1990

NGEF and Madhura Coats outsourced their work to our centre after training our residents.

1991

A new dining room and renovated kitchen was built at Cheshire Homes.

1992

A generous donation from a British Planter, Mr. G. Graham, made it possible to raise the salaries of staff to bring them on par with the prevailing Government scales.

1995

A choir was started under the tutelage of Ms. Pillai and this tradition took a deep root and to this day, the Choir is invited to sing at festivals and special occasions.

2004

Cheshire Homes became a separate entity and registered itself in Bangalore with the Registrar of Societies.

An old residential block in Whitefield was demolished and replaced with a brand new block.

2005

Recreation and Meeting Hall constructed at the Airport Road Home.

2009

Cheshire Homes received accreditation under Credibility alliance for good governance of voluntary organizations. This is valid up to 2025.

2010

Golden Jubilee of Cheshire homes Bangalore.

2011

Rain water harvesting established in the Airport Road Home.

2012

Golden Jubilee block (dining room, staff room) constructed in the Whitefield Home.

Canara Bank donated funds for the construction of four residential rooms in Whitefield.

2013

Introduced the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) with a focus on quality improvement planning (QIP) to ensure the organization develops good management systems and programmer quality for efficient functioning, transparency and accountability.

2018

Construction of a dormitory with a lift in the Whitefield home.

2021

Solar units (for lighting purposes) installed in both Homes.

2022

Infirmary block constructed in the Whitefield Home.

2022

Physiotherapy unit inaugurated at Cheshire Homes India Bangalore, Airport Road and Whitefield.

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HAL Airport Road Home

HAL Airport Road
Opp. Manipal Hospital
Bengaluru 560 017

Email:
info@cheshirehomeblr.org

Phone:
+91-80-25266970
+91-80-25202386


Whitefield Home

#408, ECC Road
Near Lourd Mary Church
& Cottolengo Convent
Whitefield
Bengaluru 560 066

Email:
info@cheshirehomeblr.org

Phone:
+91-80-28451549

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