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LankellyChase Foundation works to bring about change that will transform the quality of life of people who face severe and multiple disadvantage.

We focus particularly on the clustering of serious social harms, such as homelessness, substance misuse, mental illness, poverty, crime and victimisation.

Our work combines grant making, commissioned research and policy analysis and special initiatives.

Aim

Our aim is to help change the way disadvantage is tackled so that it does not cluster or escalate, those in greatest need are prioritised, and the opportunities offered to people are genuine.

At the very least we want people who face severe and multiple disadvantage to have access to services that are:

• capable of responding to the interrelated nature of multiple disadvantage
• co-produced and empowering
• personalised to the needs and circumstances of the individual
• consistent and flexible
• able to build the capabilities, aspirations and assets of the individual
• non-stigmatising and forge links with the wider community

Objectives

We want to:

• build evidence and learning about what good services look like for people who face severe and multiple disadvantage.
• help improve the way systems, such as housing, health, benefits and social services, collectively prioritise and address severe and multiple disadvantage.
• help make the case for change.  This includes:
• building the social and economic case
• strengthening the scrutiny of decision making affecting this group
• promoting the voice and power of people who face severe and multiple disadvantage
• promoting approaches tailored to the diverse needs of minority groups
• articulating, defending and where necessary attempting to extend people's rights
• help promote a different vision and philosophy of how people with severe and multiple disadvantage are valued in society, particularly one that promotes their humanity and dignity.

Operating Principles

Our work is guided by the following principles:

• Rigour.  Thorough research, clear analysis and a strong focus on learning are all critical if we are to make a difference
• Partnership.  We aim to maximise our influence and minimise our power by valuing the different expertise of those with who we work, listening hard, and sharing evidence, knowledge and opportunities.
• Catalytic change.  Everything we do should aim to trigger further, larger and wider changes.
• Empowerment.  We believe that the most powerful changes come when people regain control over their own lives and circumstance
• Common purpose.  Real people's lives do not conform to the separate and siloed systems with which they have to engage.  Our key task is therefore to help forge common purpose between many different sectors and disciplines.