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.

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Self Help UK Newsletter May 2025

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Welcome to our May newsletter! Read the full newsletter here. Half Marathon Hero: Laura Supports The Deaf Community Huge congratulations to our amazing volunteer Laura who ...

Celebrating 10 Years of Beyond Diagnosis

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Get ready to celebrate a significant milestone! This summer marks the 10th anniversary of our invaluable Beyond Diagnosis service. Since 2015, Self Help UK, in ...

Laura half marathon

Laura’s Incredible Run Fuels Vital Deaf Cancer Support Today, we extend a massive congratulations and heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteer, Laura, who conquered ...