About us
Who we are
Our vision, mission and values

Our vision, mission and values

We're here because we're committed to creating positive change. Discover the vision, mission and values that shape our work and future.

We believe in a society where no one faces the impact of severe mental illness alone, where everyone has the opportunity to feel valued, supported and able to live a fulfilling life, whoever they are and whatever challenges they may face.

Our vision

Equality, rights, fair treatment and the maximum quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness.

Our mission

To deliver a better life for people severely affected by mental illness.

Read about our 2023-28 Strategy, Working together to build communities that care, to learn more about how we will achieve this, including our key priorities and the actions we will take.

Our values

Commitment

We work tirelessly to provide support for everyone severely affected by mental illness.

Equity

We believe that in a world where discrimination and disadvantage exist treating people with equity is critical to ensure justice and fairness for all.

Expertise

We constantly use our expertise to provide practical and personal support for people who are severely affected by mental illness.

Hope

We offer hope of a better quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness.

Openness

We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness.

Passion

We are passionate about leading the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.

Understanding

People who are severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do in our organisation – our membership, our governance and our workforce.