Our Vision, Mission and Values

Empowering communities through peer support.

For anyone interested in improving health and wellbeing, Self Help UK is a community development charity that equips, empowers and encourages positive change. Our services are designed and informed by our specialist knowledge and experience in personalised care, enriched by our history of community involvement. 

Our vision:

Empowering individuals and communities through guidance, connection, and peer support to create a healthier society.

Our values:

  • Empowering Others
  • Putting People First
  • Acting with Integrity
  • Showing Compassion

Our mission:

To Equip, Empower, and Encourage.

  • We equip people with knowledge and expertise, connecting them with the right support. 
  • We empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing. 
  • We encourage innovation to create change. 

Our latest Impact Report highlights the transformative work we’ve undertaken, from pioneering initiatives to ongoing partnerships, and outlines our vision for the future.

Recent news

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Self Help UK Newsletter February 2025

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Welcome to our February newsletter! Read the full newsletter here. Self Help UK launches 1st Community Hub Our Deaf Cancer Support Project celebrated a major milestone ...

Ben Davison - Trustee for Self Help UK

A warm welcome to our new Trustees

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We are delighted that after a successful recruitment drive, we are able to welcome Ben, Meena, Sonia and Mohammed as Trustees for Self Help UK. ...

Students Make A Real Difference

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Celebrating National Student Volunteering Week 10 – 16 February 2025 At Self Help UK, we’re incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated team of volunteers, including ...