Camphill is a world-wide movement dedicated to building communities where everyone can find purpose and belonging.
The first Camphill community was founded in Aberdeen in 1939 by a group of refugees led by Dr Karl Konig, an Austrian paediatrician. Inspired by the ideas of Rudolf Steiner they found their purpose living and working with children with learning disabilities. At that time people with learning disabilities were excluded from education and many other dimensions of society. Camphill took the opposite approach and created communities where the individuality and potential of even profoundly challenged children was developed. Glencraig was the second Camphill Community established in 1954.
There are now more than 100 Camphill communities in over 20 countries in Europe, North America, Southern Africa and Asia. They provide opportunities for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems and other special needs to live, learn and work together with others in an atmosphere of mutual respect and equality.
In addition to caring for each other, those who make their lives at our Camphill centres care for the land and the environment around them, and where possible, by following organic and biodynamic principles in their gardens and on their farms
Our approach is person-centred and can be described as education in the broadest sense. We focus on the individuals unique abilities and personality and encourage the ongoing development of the whole person – their physical, emotional, intellectual and social well-being. We believe that this experience is inclusive and that we also benefit in our own development as a person from this type of approach.
Our approach is holistic and treating our eco system with respect is integral to our overall ethos.
Our main priority is to support the well-being of those in our care at every opportunity. With a POSITIVE approach to life and work, we enable everyone to lead happy and fulfilled lives. We are prepared to take appropriate positive risks to support each individual to reach their potential.
We create diverse OPPORTUNITIES for all who live, learn and work within Glencraig, to develop creative and meaningful life skills, healthy social relationships and to experience a holistic approach to community life.
We embed TRANSPARENCY within our professional model of practice and funding. We actively encourage good transparent governance and standards in our community, seeking continuous improvement.
In realising the EQUALITY and uniqueness of each individual, we go beyond appreciating and understanding the abilities of those in our care. By recognising their unique individuality and contribution, we focus on developing positive relationships through an inclusive team, where everyone is valued and empowered.
We are inspired and committed to creating a conscious life style. We are actively involved in reducing our environmental impact through caring for our land in an organic way that is respectful and sustainable whilst using our natural resources responsibly. This allows everyone to grow by engaging with NATURE, in a way that supports development and well-being, in a nurturing environment.
We are committed to create a therapeutic and holistic environment characterised by connecting to the natural rhythms to advance health, education and well-being of all.
We create an INCLUSIVE, diverse community in which each member is accepted, appreciated and included. We are also committed to engaging with the wider community to promote cultural and creative opportunities, as well as innovative projects.
Accountability is important to us and we hold ourselves individually and collectively ACCOUNTABLE for everything we speak and do. We are especially accountable for the quality of life offered to the children, young people and adults we carry responsibility for. Their best interests and wellbeing are always our first priority.
We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a life sharing community, in which people from different backgrounds and abilities can live, learn, work and celebrate together in a homely, welcoming and peaceful environment. By being open to learning from each other, we promote diverse opportunities of LIFE-LONG LEARNING for each person who is part of Camphill Community Glencraig.
"Glencraig is a fantastic charity that is making a significant difference in the lives of each valued member of our community. I am so proud of our team."
CEO
"Being able to help the Charity thrive and achieve financial sustainability has been rewarding".
Financial Controller
"Being able to help the Charity thrive and achieve so much has been rewarding".
Facilities Manager
"It has been wonderful to be able to help the Charity grow and develop in a changing and challenging environment."
HR Manager
"I think the most moving thing for me is seeing how our residents and day attendees have adapted and adjusted to everything that has happened in the last 18 months and how our staff and volunteers have risen to the challenge."
Head of Social Care
"Being able to provide informed care packages to enable our residents to meet their full potential has been rewarding."
Registered Manager, Adult Residential Services
"It has been so rewarding to see our pupils who struggle with social connections, finding them and making them."
Head of Education
"I have been inspired by people's unique abilities, strengths and potential."
Registered Manager, Day Services
"I have found it so rewarding to enable a young person to reduce self-injurious behaviours through a consistent bespoke team approach."
Acting Registered Manager, Children’s Residential
Glencraig is governed by a Management Council comprised of 9 trustees, These trustees come from a varied and relevant range of work and voluntary backgrounds and bring a range of skills and expertise to the governance and management of Glencraig.
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Building community where each individual, irrespective of ability, can live, work and thrive to develop into their full potential
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