Our Vision, Mission & Values
Expert Citizens is a Community Interest Company led by people with lived experience of homelessness, mental ill-health, addiction, domestic abuse, poverty or histories of offending behaviour.
Our Vision
We want to be a part of a world where people are treated with equity, respect, dignity and equality.
Our Mission
To create opportunities for people with lived experience, of social disadvantage or injustice, to feel empowered to create positive changes, by informing service delivery and system change.
Our Values
Caring
We care about people and the world we live in.
Understanding
We all have different individual experiences and treat each other with respect and dignity.
Belief in ourselves and others
We believe we can make a difference and that everyone has potential.
Kindness
We welcome everyone with kindness, humility, and love.
Honesty
We are honest with ourselves and each other and use honesty to challenge perceptions.
Fun
We believe fun is a key part of relationships and helps build trust, creativity, and openness.
Prioritising People
People come first over money and systems.