Our values

The purpose of Lench'sTrust is to promote the well-being of older people of Birmingham by providing support and care to those in need. Such people should normally have been resident in the city for 5 years and be over 55 years of age.

within Lench’sTrust that engages with the wider Birmingham community.

2. Ensuring resident involvement and engagement in the day to day life of theTrust and in the development of services

During the latter part of 2011 theTrustees and staff held a series of workshop to review the Trust’s FiveYear Strategy . As a result the following mission statement was adopted:

3. Promoting diversity to enable Lench’sTrust to better represent the Birmingham population through appropriate service provision and an inclusive culture

4. Building and maintaining financial strength –strengthening our fundraising and enabling investment in our priorities

“Lench'sTrust – a charity helping older people in need to live meaningful lives in vibrant,caring and safe communities.”

5. Exploring opportunities for partnership working that will provide clear benefits to residents

We have also identified six core principles underpinning the work of the Trust:

6. Continuing to be recognised as a good employer – develop staff skills and capabilities in line with the priorities and strategy.

1. Service development – a strong understanding of different needs and the capacity to respond in a way that best meets those needs and that will differentiate us.This includes developing a vibrant community

The following Impact Report will review the Trust’s achievements against these core principles and the priorities agreed by the Board ofTrustees for 2011.