What we're about
Our vision is a world where people are valued equally, listened to and included in all that life has to offer.
Our challenge is to make this a reality.
Our values
PERSON-CENTRED
We treat our members as individuals and give them effective support in a sensitive and caring manner.
COLLABORATION
We work together and in partnership with other organisations to achieve our vision for our members.
INNOVATION
We listen to our members to create new services that enrich their lives.
INCLUSION
Equality runs through all we do and is at the core of our organisation.
RESPECTFUL
We treat our members, volunteers and staff with respect and dignity.
How do we meet
the challenge?
The scale of
the challenge
We run regular drop-in centres, known as Hubs, across Suffolk. These allow our members to build meaningful one-to-one friendships with other vulnerable people and volunteer befrienders. We also run weekend and evening Out & About social groups, as well as training for our members and volunteers across Suffolk.
We aim to provide support, inspiration and development opportunities to all of our existing members, as well as reach out to new ones.
There are currently more than 12,000 adults with a learning disability in Suffolk; approximately one in four with mild mental health conditions and an unknown number who do not access the health and care services they need and are entitled to.
We will continue to identify, reach out to, and support more of these vulnerable people. We will strive to find new and innovative ways to address the demand with the restricted funding available.