We are Guideposts.
We are a UK-based charity supporting people who are isolated, excluded and invisible to society to live connected, fulfilling, meaningful lives.
We particularly support those living with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, dementia and their carers.
“Guideposts is a people centred charity. We care passionately about the communities we serve. We want to see a society where no-one is overlooked, and everyone is empowered to thrive.”
— Kathryn Courtenay-Evans, CEO
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.
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 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 our communities and the changes in society. Despite change, our ethos remains the same: helping people build on their strengths, maintain their independence, achieve their aspirations, develop supportive connections, and avert isolation and loneliness.