About Us

Industry Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations Colebrook (Southwest) Ltd (formerly Colebrook Housing Society) is a not for profit organisation established since 1983. We are currently a registered Industrial & Provident Society (Registration No: IP24048 R) and provide a range of local community services. We work in a way that is socially inclusive and free from discrimination and to deliver services that meet the needs of all stakeholders. In 2006 Colebrook began to diversify its work, changing the model rules to widen our remit. We have traditionally worked with people with mental health needs offering housing and housing related support, and have extensive experience in this area. We are now also working with people with learning disabilities, adults with a wide range of support needs including carers across the city, offering personalised support services. We also provide a range of community involvement services, for example Healthwatch Plymouth (formerly Plymouth Local Involvement Network (LINk) and Plymouth Involvement and Participation Service (PIPS). Our visions is to inspire and empower people to achieve their independence and aspirations and “make a difference” to individuals, groups and communities in Plymouth and surrounding areas. We will work alongside people to : • Achieve their goals • Understand their rights and be heard • Have choice and control • Create positive change through partnerships • Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity • Ensure people are at the heart of what we do, Providing a range of opportunities for people to get involved and influence the organisation and local services. Colebrook provides a wide range of services inspiring people and supporting communities throughout the Plymouth area. Our support services provide reablement in peoples’ own homes or in our dedicated shared supported accommodation. Our engagement services provide a link between health and social care services and their users across the city, whilst our community team run centres in St. Budeaux and Crownhill alongside projects designed to get the community working together.