Our History

Fair Deal started in 1985 to shape and deliver services for people with learning disabilities in Glasgow and we continue to do this work in Glasgow as well as across other local authority areas. We were an organisation originally set up by parents of young people with learning disabilities and have grown and become established over the years providing a range of options for people to access and purchase using their individual budgets.

We are now a registered charity and work in partnership with a range of providers to ensure that people with learning disabilities have every opportunity to lead active and inclusive lives. Much of our work is still in Castlemilk but we can operate outwith the area and support people in other geographic areas.

Please feel free to contact us if you wish to discuss any aspect of the work we do or if we can assist you in any way.

The time line below will help you understand our work and the significant progress and achievements we have made to date.

1991  Opened Castlehall Housing Project which was a flagship example of supported living

2000  Identified as a 'Preferred Provider' supporting the first phase of the Lennox Castle Closure

2002  Achieved Investors in People status (IIP)

2004  Pioneered 'Natural Breaks' in Glasgow as an alternative to traditional residential respite

2004  Re-accredited with Investors in People status

2006  Winners of Investors in People Award competition

2006  Established the Parallel Transport Group to address transport issues in Glasgow

2007  Challenged transport policies and succeeded in new transport provision

2008  Re-accredited with Investors in People status

2010  Piloting the use of individual budgets