St Werburghs Community Centre

Values

SWCA operate within the following values:

Equal Opportunities - As both a service provider and employer, SWCA promotes equality of opportunity and believes in challenging discrimination of all kinds.

Community Cohesion – SWCA is committed to helping create a strong and prosperous community in which individuals from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs are able to develop mutual understanding and respect.

Democracy and Accountability – SWCA is a membership organisation and its management committee is accountable to the community through open meetings and the annual election of its officers. It regularly communicates with and consults all sectors of the community to ensure that it is planning and decision-making continues to reflect locally identified priorities.

Partnership Working - SWCA believes that collaboration with voluntary and community groups, public bodies and private sector organisations improves its ability to develop and deliver enhanced resources and services.

Independence and Financial Sustainability - SWCA recognises that it is in the best interest of the communities it serves for it to plan for a financially sustainable future based on sound management, cost effectiveness and increasing its own income generation.

Environmental Sustainability – SWCA recognises the need to meet the challenge of climate change through adopting good environmental practices and promoting all aspects of environmental sustainability throughout its operations.