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What we do
Our mission is to empower people to recover, connect, and grow by providing personalised, community-based support, that enables them to navigate challenges, away from crisis and towards an included and purposeful life.
We connect people together so that they can experience the joy that comes from friendship and activity; we provide services that stabilise and empower, helping people to recover; and we help people to develop skills so that they grow with learning, purpose and occupation. We love what we do and we love seeing people flourish.
Mental Health & Wellbeing support
One-to-one, group support, therapeutic coaching and counselling services.
Activities & Skill Development
Weekly engagement sessions and training courses to empower individuals to participate fully in their community.
Community Connections & Friendship Support
Social group opportunities promoting community connection, stimulation, wellbeing and lasting friendship beyond our direct support.
Family and carer support
Providing guidance to navigate complex health and care systems, while offering emotional and practical support to promote resilience, health and wellbeing.
Partnering with communities
Working with partners who join with us in championing individuals’ rights to be seen, valued and connected.
Why it matters
Isolation and exclusion impact millions of people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, dementia, and unpaid caring responsibilities, leading to poor physical and mental health and financial hardship. Until exclusion is overcome, we believe people should not have to struggle alone and should have the support to make life worth living.
Our Impact & Benefit to the community
1000+
people supported
4300+
sessions
20+
community locations
131,200+
hours of support
per year
Read our latest Impact Report
“The services that Guideposts provides are a crucial part of our support network. The team is amazing and they go above and beyond to help my family. For people in my situation, life can sometimes be overwhelming, but knowing they have the support of the Guideposts community makes a real difference.”
Our values
People-centred: We care passionately about the communities we serve and put people at the heart of everything we do.
Inclusive: We believe that everyone should have an equal chance to live the best life possible, regardless of their circumstances.
Collaborative: We work in partnership with others to achieve their goals and maximise our impact.
Innovative: We embrace change and seek new ways to improve our services and meet the needs of our beneficiaries.
Accountable: We are transparent and responsible for our actions and decisions, and strive to deliver high-quality services that make a difference.
Our History
Guideposts has been serving our communities for over 50 years. In that time we have adapted and innovated to serve the needs of our communities, and the changes in our society. Despite changes, the ethos and values of the charity remain the same: helping people build on their strengths, maintain their independence, achieve their aspirations, develop supportive connections, and avert isolation and loneliness.
Read the full story of Guideposts here.
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