People are at the centre of everything we do
Created in 1986 as a partnership between the NHS, Social Services and local charities such as MIND and Impact Housing, West House soon established itself as a care and support provider specialising in helping people feel and be a part of their local community.
West House became an independent Industrial and Provident Society in 1996. Since then the organisation has continued to grow whilst still remaining true to its vision of creating better lives for people. We are now one of the largest voluntary organisations in Cumbria.
West House is a major employer in Cumbria with around 350 care and support staff.
We support around 150 adults and up to 50 children in a variety of community based accommodation and activity based services.
West House is a charitable membership organisaton, with about 50 shareholding members. Our membership comes from 3 groups: people who use our services, family carers and supporters. The membership elects 12 people to represent them on the Management Board. This Board elects two Co-Chairs to lead the organisation one of whom will always be someone who uses our services.
