Our History
Take an interactive walk through Cosgrove Care’s history with audio recordings and images, showcasing the charities history across 65 years.
1963-1964: St. John's Day Centre
In 1963, a 15 room house at 6 St. John’s Road, Pollokshields, was purchased as a Day Centre which was equipped with a fully kosher kitchen. It was declared officially open by the honorary president, Mr. Isidore Walton in 1964. St. Johns building. Sourced in The Scottish Jewish Archives Centre.
1995: New Independent Living Unit
The independent living unit was officially opened by David and Carole Walton.
2000: A New Name
The Jewish Association for the Mentally Handicapped was renamed Cosgrove Care with a subheading “Caring for people with learning disabilities in the Jewish Community”.
2001-2005: Maccabi Complex
St. Johns Road was sold and moved into a purpose built unit within the Maccabi complex, Giffnock, with kosher facilities.
2005:
2017: Open to All
More than half a century later, the legacy of Carrie Hill and the founding group lives on in Cosgrove. Proud of its Jewish heritage, Cosgrove is open to all and a driving force for people with learning disabilities to be active participants in their community and achieve their goals without hindrance. Carrie Hill would certainly be a proud lady today.
Cosgrove Celebrates 65 Years!
Which brings us to today! Since the charities founding in April 1960 we have been proud to support our local community for 65 years and intend to do so well into the future…