Our vision, mission and values

Our vision and mission

Our vision

A future where everyone in Wessex has access to personalised support that empowers them to live well with and beyond cancer.

Our mission

To engage with local communities to help improve the emotional health and well-being of anyone affected by cancer.

Everything we do, we do with kindness and care

• Take time to listen
• Strive to understand each other
• Considerate when we respond to others
• Treat people as individuals and don’t make assumptions

We always aspire to go above and beyond and
we take responsibility for the decisions we make

• Have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Be accountable and understand that our behaviour
  and approach reflects on the charity
• Use initiative and evidence to prioritise effectively
  and achieve the best outcome
• Maximise time in the most effective way
• Take responsibility for our own personal development

We work with others so we can do our best for people with cancer and their loved ones

• Respect other people’s opinions
• Share knowledge and skills openly and
  try to help others whenever we can
• Participate in discussions, but do not dominate
• Discuss matters objectively to find the best outcome
• Proactively seek and accept feedback, using it to improve
• Give constructive, honest and open feedback
• Endeavour to be a great role model to others

We offer a warm and friendly welcome to everyone. We celebrate and embrace the differences
that shape who we are. Our door is open. 

• Friendly and approachable
• Non-judgemental
• Challenge and root out prejudice
• Stay up to date with current terms and
  avoid using words and language that might offend