Young People and Children First is a charity based out of LIBERTY HOUSE GREENHAM BUSINESS PARK, Thatcham. Our first house was named Cornerstone for two reasons. Firstly, to symbolise that the house was intended as “the first of many” and secondly, ‘Stone’ is the surname of our founders Patsy and John, who spearheaded the charity. Foster carers named the house in recognition of the sterling contribution made by Patsy and John to make this charity a reality. It is a wonderful semi-detached house, with 5 bedrooms where 4 young people and a supervisor can live. There’s a lounge, kitchen, study, bathroom, shower room and medium size garden. The live-in supervisor oversees the house and supports the young people as required. Young people pay rent to live here. We work with them to create a personal development programme which will provide them with opportunities and activities that they may have missed out on, which will build hope, self esteem and ambition as well as skills capacities and capabilities. The aim is to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. While they are in the house, they have as much independence as possible coupled with the right balance of emotional and practical help from the charity’s workers and volunteers.