Change that leads to better lives

Our vision, mission and values


Our vision

A world where everyone matters.


Our mission

To inspire an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.

We exist to make change happen by celebrating what’s possible, supporting changemakers and building self-determination. At the core of our vision is protecting and standing up for people's human rights.

Vision mission
Illustration showing three circles, each joined by a paper plane line. Green circle shows a lightbulb for vision. Blue circle shows a target and arrow for mission and yellow circle shows a person with a flag for human rights.


Our values

  • Inclusive: We believe all people have the right to be fully included in our communities and society.
  • Act with humanity: People are at the heart of everything we do and we work to support and protect human rights.
  • Curious pioneers: We don't accept the way things are, we look at how they can be better, testing ideas and trying new things.
  • Collaborative: We create strong partnerships in our thinking, approach and delivery.
  • Open and honest: We are open and honest about what needs to change and how.
  • Reliable: We keep our word and act in a clear and genuine way.
  • Create impact: Our work contributes towards better lives in our communities.


Values 2024 update
Illustration showing seven circles that represent our values. All joined up by a paper plan line. 1: Inclusive shows a circle representing people. 2. Act with humanity shows three hands with hearts in the centre. 3. Curious pioneers shows a magnifying glass. 4. Collaborative shows two people with a cog in the middle. 5. Open and honest shows a head with an open box inside it. 6. Reliable shows a handshake forming a heart shape. 7. Create impact shows a target with an arrow.


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