A Values-led Approach
Working with partners that reflect Sir John Laing’s values, our commitment to equity & inclusion, and environmental responsibility.
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Our Values (why we fund)
Respect
Recognising the needs of individuals and organisations in the communities we serve, including people from all backgrounds.
Compassion
Recognising the Christian values of Sir John Laing in addressing disadvantage.
Community
Encouraging initiatives by those living and working in the community to strengthen their communities by enabling and supporting people in need.
Opportunity
All people should have the opportunity to develop their full potential and contribute to society.
Social Responsibility
Respecting the welfare of individuals, communities, and the environment.
Our values inform our funding priorities ↓
Funding priorities (what we will fund)
Respectful & Compassionate services
- holistic support respecting individual needs & goals
- engaging people in shaping holistic services
- helping people facing hardship, including racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people and older people
Community-based solutions
- inclusive support services & activities
- addressing evidenced needs, and root causes
- building on expertise, learning, and impact
- longer-term scalable approaches e.g., social investment, progressive accommodation models
- networked, cross-sector partnerships
Opportunities for life
- pathways out of poverty, isolation and hardship
- access to training, education & employment
- life skills towards resilience and independence
Social Responsibility in action
- prioritise work with and led by communities facing socio-economic barriers & inequality
- environmentally responsible approaches
- systemic and strategic change – developing policy & research, innovation, digital technology, needs analysis, tools and infrastructure