About Cotlands
History
Founded in 1936, Cotlands was originally created as a sanctuary for unwanted babies. It all started one night when a baby was left on the doorstep of Matron Dorothy Reece’s home in Mayfair, Johannesburg. She decided to take the infant in and care for it and so, Cotlands was born out of this single act of kindness.
Vision
Our vision is to maintain and consolidate our operations by improving our organisational efficiency.
Mission
Cotlands cares for young children in need by providing psychosocial, education and healthcare services through residential and community based programmes.
Organisational Profile
Cotlands is a non-profit organisation that has been providing for young children for more than seven decades. Originally founded in 1936 in Johannesburg, Cotlands is now active in 5 provinces, serving more than 8,000 beneficiaries through a range of services and projects.
Brand Story
Babies grow. And so has one of South Africa’s best-known charities, Cotlands, which started its life back in 1936 as a sanctuary for unwed mothers and their babies. Today, Cotlands is a national organisation providing a range of vital community services all around the country – but during its evolution process, it had outgrown its brand imagery.
National Footprint
Currently operating in five provinces in South Africa, Cotlands provides a range of services to more than 8, 000 beneficiaries nationally.
