Our Big Plan: how we’re uniting communities

Across England and Wales, we are rooted in local communities offering networks of support for people. 

Founded in 1973 with just one home we now have services and projects up and down the country where people are supported to live a life of hope and purpose.

To achieve this, we don’t just work in communities, we work with them. Because only when communities are united, can they thrive. 

Our goals

Our mission is to ensure that the people we support have the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest.

Our Big Plan sets out several goals, focusing on how can we best support disabled and autistic people, and those with mental health needs, to play an active part in and contribute to their chosen communities.

Our impact

We do this so the communities and people we work with can say:

I am connected – “I am actively present and involved, with others, in the life of the communities of which I am part, my local neighbourhood, cultural/social groups of like-minded people.”

I have relationships – “I have mutually valued relationships with both disabled and non-disabled people and the opportunity for loving relationships.”

I have choices – “I can make choices, both large and small, in my life, including choices about where to live and who I live with.”

I have strengths – “I can increase my competence, learn new skills and participate in meaningful activities with whatever assistance is required.”

I am respected – “I am valued for being me and able to exercise full citizenship.”