We support those with the potential to make a real difference in improving health, well-being and the quality of healthcare. The values that guide us in this endeavour are:
Backing the best
We seek out the best and support those who are able to make a disproportionate difference. We work to identify those with the potential to become the best and support them to live their dreams and to develop others.
Acting as a catalyst for change
We bring knowledgeable people together to seek better ways of doing things. Our influence comes from independent and professional engagement with policy makers. We work with others to embed improvement.
Encouraging innovation
We use the advantages of our independence and financial security to take risks and try radically new things. We seek to create sustainable improvements.
Seeking an evidence base
We are dispassionate and objective. We evaluate and learn from what we do. All we do, all we advocate and all we support is based on sound evidence.
Cherishing our independence
We reach independent judgements about all that we do, but also maximise our influence and leverage additional resources through strategic partnerships.
Fostering a reputation for integrity
We deal fairly with each other, our grant holders and our partners. We are accountable for our decisions and communicate them effectively. Our processes are open and transparent.
Staying close to our stakeholders
We listen to our stakeholders and seek better ways of doing things to meet their expectations.
Focusing on performance
We deliver what we promise. We measure and evaluate our performance. We are a learning organisation. We avoid unnecessary bureaucracy.
Remembering that people matter
We train and develop our staff and enable them to grow. We involve them in decision-making and strategy formation. We support our alumni. Every person and every idea counts.