What we do

Our values

Respect - we will treat everyone equally, with dignity, respect and as an individual who has their own desires and needs.

Honesty - we will strive to be open, honest and accessible in all that we do.

Caring and professional support - our support will be tailored to the needs of the whole person and we will always aim to be caring and considerate.

Empowering - our support will enable older people to have choices and exercise control over their own lives.

Trust - we will strive to be diligent and trustworthy. 

Our priorities 2008-2012

We intend to build on our key strengths; our 'family ethos', our commitment to lifelong support for older people and our committed volunteer and staff base. We will continue to provide life-long financial and pastoral support to our beneficiaries. We will seek to extend support in three key areas:  

• tackling social isolation through, for example, befriending
• practical help in the home and preventative services
• access to information, advice and advocacy.

Our objectives

 

We will:

• provide lifelong, individual practical and financial support to older people so that they can lead independent lives
• develop services that support older people's independence, health and wellbeing and active participation (whether directly or with other organisations)
• research the needs of older people to help us fundraise and become known as experts in this area
• develop staff and volunteers to enable them to support older people and respond to local needs
• improve operational effectiveness to ensure high quality, professional activities.