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Vision statement

Our vision is to support and protect women, children and men affected by domestic and sexual violence by providing a wide range of sustainable services of the highest possible standard and working to prevent domesticand sexual violence by influencing the policy and practice of others.

SWA Vision

We aim to provide ‘excellent’ services, placing those who use our residential and community based services at the heart of the organisation. Our approach is integrated and holistic.

We value our staff and provide excellent support and avenues for personal and professional development as well as a training programme for all staff. Our staff underpin everything we strive for.

We will continue to develop a range of strategic partnerships to enhance our service provision and ensure the long term viability of our organisation

SWA Values and Principles

SWA  works to a set of values, adhered to by our staff and board of trustees. These values underpin our work and guide us in the way we work with the women and children using our services, each other and agencies we work in partnership with. Solace Women’s Aid employees are expected to respect and encourage our values and principles at work.

SWA's core values reflect our history.  We are:

• Women and children focused and empowering
• Diverse and anti discrimination in all its forms
• Committed to women and children having a central voice within the organisation

As an organisation:

• We have a commitment to achieving excellence across all our services

• We insist on the highest integrity and personal standards

• We aim to promote teamwork, individual responsibility, mutual support and the strength that comes from diversity
• We aim to ensure equality of opportunity in all our employment practices, policies and procedures

• We make sure we consult with staff, volunteers and service users to find out how we can improve our services. This helps create joint ownership of Solace Women’s Aid

• We aim to create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and a responsibility to help others develop