Our vision
Our vision is to end Homelessness in Colchester and ensure that every person is empowered and equipped to fulfil their potential and have the freedom to make their own choices. We aim to ensure that everyone have an easy access to relevant services and share a belief that all people, irrespective of their background and circumstance, have the right to sustainable, secure, and affordable housing.
Our values
Working together
We recognise that only by working together we will achieve the best outcomes and commit to encourage each other by sharing resources, information, and expertise available with both – other professionals and our clients.
Inclusion
We will aspire to value each other`s differences and create an environment where new ideas are welcomed and encouraged. We will aim to involve our clients into the decision-making process and create opportunities to influence change. We will aspire to create a welcoming and inclusive services where everyone is treated with dignity and respect while recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to homelessness and every case is unique.
Housing
We share the same ambition in providing suitable, safe, and affordable housing to our clients that meet their needs. We are committed to providing our clients with a voice and involvement in determining solutions to the issues they might be facing. We are committed to challenge stigma and reduce labelling and negative stereotyping and raise awareness of the causes of homelessness amongst the public that might prevent them from accessing services available.