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High Green Development Trust

Mission, Vision and Values

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OUR MISSION: 

“To work collaboratively with our communities to make this a great place to live, learn, work and play.”

OUR VISION: 

“A local community where every single person can reach  their full potential.”
 

ORGANISATIONAL VALUES :

Accountability 

We believe in what we do, expect the highest standards at all times and drive positive changes in the way we work

 

Inclusivity

Collaborating with partners to deliver better services in an inclusive and transparent way 

 

Respect

Genuine in the support, empathy and care we supply to individuals.

 

Courage

Challenge and push the boundaries, speak up when things are not working.

 

Integrity

Demonstrate honesty and credibility making mutual trust possible.

 

Commitment

Achieving our goals in order to create positive social impact.

 

COMMUNITY VALUES

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Caring

We put the needs of the community at the heart of every engagement our team has. We undertake all we do with openness, understanding and empathy.

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Collaborative

We are proactive in working with one another, partners and stakeholders to put the cause first. Sharing best practice and resources to maximise impact.

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Inspiring

We believe in people, and create the conditions and provide support for them to succeed and unlock their own potential.

 

 

Inclusive

We allow everyone the opportunity to access the resources they need to live a full and active life regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity or nationality, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religious affiliation, and socioeconomic status.

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Environmentally Friendly

To undertake all our work with considerations of its environmental impact working towards creating a greener community.

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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

  1. THE PEOPLE OBJECTIVE

 

To improve the health and economic wellbeing of individuals and families in our area by:

 

  • Supporting people to improve their health & wellbeing (through one-to-one and group work)

  • Supporting people to improve their economic & social wellbeing (through one-to-one work)

  • Running a high-quality volunteering programme (from low-level group support to work placements)

  • Working with the partners across North Sheffield to develop unique opportunities for local people

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2. THE COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE.

To work with local people and organisations to improve the sense of belonging and togetherness by:

  • Connecting to and harnessing the energies of the community

  • Talking and listening to the community, thereby ensuring their needs are met

  • Improving the connectedness between the communities we serve

  • Involving the community in our decision making

 

3. THE SITE & BUILDING OBJECTIVE

 To prioritise our tenants based around their impact on learning, skills, care and community benefit by: 

  • Keeping us green – prioritising and focussing on lowering and minimising our environmental impact.

  • Having indoor and outdoor facilities which meet both statutory requirements and appropriate standards in order to serve the actual and potential needs of the community. 

  • Acting as a focal point for the community, a safe space for them to gather and interact which is welcoming, inviting and interesting place to be.

  • Championing links with organisations that share our environmental goals

 

4. ORGANISATION OBJECTIVE

To be a highly regarded, sustainable, innovative organisation, committed to developing employees & client centred services, and acting as an advocate for our communities by:

 

  • Developing and nurturing HGDT staff and volunteers.

  • Developing relationships with influencers whilst sustaining and developing new partnerships.

  • Having a sustainable governance structure which supports and is aligned to our mission and vision. 

  • Having a financially stable and ‘funding ready’ charity with excellent policies, procedures and systems.

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