Cornerstone Opportunities CIC

The origins of Cornerstone are rooted in the lived experience of its founder, who grew up during the turbulence of the “winter of discontent” and a period marked by widespread redundancies. It was a time when traditional expectations—such as stable, lifelong employment in large-scale industries—were rapidly vanishing. Surrounded by an atmosphere of fatigue and diminished hope, opportunities for personal aspiration often seemed limited to whatever was immediately available, with little consideration given to ambitions beyond what was presumed possible at a young age.
These formative years instilled a belief that capability and potential are not defined solely by academic achievement. Instead, Cornerstone was shaped by the conviction that those overlooked by mainstream education and employment systems possess unique skills and passions that, if recognised, could have a profound impact on their lives and communities.