Our mission and values
At Thomas Pocklington Trust, our mission is to provide quality housing care and support services which promote independence and choice, and to fund research into the prevention and alleviation of sight loss. Our work is guided by the charity's core values.
Our core values, which were developed with input from trustees, staff, volunteers and service users, are summarised briefly below:
Making a difference
- We enable and enhance the quality of life of each person involved with Thomas Pocklington Trust.
- We encourage personal growth and independence.
- We will work in partnership with others who share our values and aspirations.
Care
- Building open, understanding and trusting relationships.
Creating sustainable, responsive and supportive services. Respect
- Recognising and valuing diversity and differences, individual needs and contributions.
- Acting in a fair, consistent way.
Communication
- Promoting dialogue, involvement and listening.
- Providing honest, timely information.
Innovation
- Developing flexible and creative services informed by research and understanding.
- Learning from innovations, for example, pilot service developments.
- Promoting research evidence to inform policy and practice elsewhere.
Excellence
Demonstrating knowledge and expertise.
Commissioning high quality research. Providing attractive, safe facilities and environment. Giving value for money. Care standards
Our services meet National Minimum Care Standards and our staff work to quality assurance (QA) systems. We promote equality and diversity in all areas of the organisation, and are proud to have received many national employer accreditations, such as Investors in People and Positive about Disabled People.
