Cheshire Homes is a unique institution which has its genesis in the aftermath of the human tragedy caused by World War II. Group Captain Leonard Cheshire a highly decorated Royal Air Force Bomber pilot, was an observer at the nuclear bombing of Nagasaki on 9th August 1945. After this searing experience, he decided to devote his life to set up homes for the disabled, and terminally ill citizens of the UK . The first Home in India was established in Mumbai in 1956, which was followed by a series of Homes across India. Today, there are 18 Cheshire Homes.
Cheshire Homes India , Ranchi located at Bariatu is a registered society under Society Registration Act, is a residential home for the specially abled and spastic children having about 4.35 Acres of Land. Inmates are admitted in the home without the geographical or linquigstic boundaries. The main aim of the Home is to impart training and making them economically
independent so that they can lead their lives respectable with livelyhood. Some of the inmates are not able to do their daily chores and hence kept in the Home with permission of their guardian. For all such inhabitants, the daily needs such food, clothing, education etc. are provided by the Home.