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PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES

Welcome to the Move On website

Move On believes that people in Scotland affected by homelessness should have the opportunity to realise their full potential and contribute towards society. This website presents the thinking behind our work, how we do this and gives examples of some of our work.


News!

FUNDING APPEAL

Funding for relaunch of training and development programme needed - read more on this pdf document HERE

Our logo and website is being re-designed at the moment - so look out for our new look in the coming weeks.


MISSION

Move On works to prevent homelessness and to support people affected by homelessness. By working alongside people, Move On enables them to develop the skills and tools they need to reach their own long-term solutions, leading towards a positive future.

VALUES

  • We act with Integrity
    We are each personally accountable for the highest standards of behaviour, including honesty and fairness in all aspects of our work.

  • We seek to Empower
    Through all our activities we aim to build confidence and self-belief in those we work with, unlocking their potential, and providing them with the tools to help themselves

  • We are Supportive
    We are committed to openness and trust in all relationships.  We understand that our continued success requires us to provide the education, support, opportunities and development needed to help all our staff, volunteers, board members and service users grow.

  • We treat people with Respect
    We recognise the significant contributions that come from the diversity of individuals and ideas.  We will listen to those we work with, seeking to understand their expectations and concerns.   We will consistently treat others with the respect they deserve and will challenge where appropriate. 

  • We are Creative and Flexible
    We seek to learn from best practice.  We constantly review the effectiveness of our work, and are open to alternative ways of achieving outcomes.  We are willing to change and adopt innovative approaches.

  • We take responsibility for Quality
    We will strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously and effectively to change. Each of us is responsible for the quality of whatever we do.

AIMS

  • Prevent homelessness and reduce its occurrence among vulnerable groups.
  • Support people affected by homelessness.
  • Enable people affected by homelessness to access and sustain further education, employment, training, and volunteering.
  • Identify and respond to need by growing the capacity, number, and scope of our services.
  • Strive to involve service users and volunteers in all our activities.
  • Ensure that Move On staff & volunteers have opportunities for growth and development.
  • Ensure that Move On has a secure foundation to support all its work

We will be regularly updating and reviewing our site. We welcome any comments from people who use our services through the form on the Feedback page.

 

 

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Site last updated on September 1, 2010