The website uses cookies. Please see our cookie policy for more information. Learn more Accept Contact us DONATE About us Get involved Get help Vision, mission & values Our vision, mission and values help guide our work in supporting people to reach their full potential. Our vision The Cardinal Hume Centre strives towards a society where everyone has a safe place to live and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our mission Turning Lives Around: The Cardinal Hume Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness. Our values We are one Centre, working towards a shared vision. Our values and behaviours describe how we want to work with everyone – within our team, with organisations who share our aims and most importantly with the people who use our services or make their home with us. Value each person The value of each individual is critical to our work. We show this by the way we listen and build relationships. Our behaviours: ‍ Each person matters, this underpins everything we do We start with each person’s strengths We make time to listen and understand We give time to build relationships and trust Welcome and include It is in our welcome where the Benedictine roots of our values are most strongly felt. We aim to offer a stable and safe environment for people in need. A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere provides the bedrock on which every service of the Cardinal Hume Centre is built. ‍ We are kind, approachable and welcome everyone whatever our role We communicate openly and honestly We embrace the diversity in our community and work to strengthen it in our team We are proactive in making our services and support relevant and accessible Encourage potential Potential is linked to a belief in the dignity found in work, education and participation in society. It signals our aim to focus on people’s strengths more than their weaknesses. ‍ We are positive about everyone’s experience, skills and knowledge We will help each person to identify and develop their own potential and their own solutions We make time for our own development and the development of others We celebrate our progress and achievements, big and small Work together Our impact is greatest when we work together and our clients experience the support from across our teams and often other organisations. Working with others brings additional experience, skills, knowledge and resources ‍ We work collaboratively, sharing information and our own expertise We work towards clear goals and keep the commitments we make We combine experience, skills and specialisms to build innovation and creativity Learn, reflect and improve We want to have a bigger impact and make a bigger difference. Crucial to making a difference and having an impact is taking time to consider how we are doing and what we can do to improve. ‍ Learn more about our values Diversity and inclusion Diversity and inclusion are central to the Cardinal Hume Centre and how we work. We're committed to equality and to that is why 'welcome and include’ is one of our core values. Valuing the backgrounds, experiences and strengths of our clients, staff, volunteers and trustees is vital to our work. Last year, £3.2m was spent across our core activities Learn more 32% Was spent on housing and residential services 32% Was spent on advice and assessment 21% Was spent on learning, employment and family services 15% Was spent on raising funds Help us deliver critical support One off Monthly £10 £20 £40 More about us Our strategy & approach We see the value in each individual and nurture potential. Learn more Real stories The people we support are amazing, learn more about their stories. Learn more Our history For 35 years the Cardinal Hume Centre has been supporting local people. Learn more Share this page Sign up to our newsletter Sign up Get help For advice and support, please call our advice team on: ‍ 020 7227 1673 Useful links Donation FAQs Annual reports Careers Privacy policy Complaints policy Safeguarding policy Latest news Contact us Cardinal Hume Centre 3-7 Arneway Street Horseferry Road London SW1P 2BG Tel: 020 7222 1602 Fax: 020 7233 2513 Charity number: 1090836 Follow us Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube Copyright 2021 all rights reserved