Gaddum

Who we are

Hi, we're Gaddum: a mental health and carers charity based in Manchester.

A little bit about us...

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals, taking the time to really get to know those we help, understanding their world, and offering a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, our strong VCSE partnerships and unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we are able to not only build resilience but also identify further risks and offer preventive support now and for the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.

We strive to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester.

Our Values:

All our work is underpinned by our values, which are:

Being Heard - no matter why or how someone finds their way to us, we will listen

Collaborative Curiosity - harnessing our skills, knowledge, talents and the insights of others, we create new possibilities by exploring with people

Meaningful Connection - treating every individual as a whole person, developing relationships through empathy and acceptance

Purposeful Work - paying attention to others’ needs and voices, we channel our resources into actions and outcomes that matter to the people we serve

Thoughtful Safe Services - providing clear reasons for decisions and efficient, safe and effective practices, we earn confidence and trust by focussing on quality

Our culture and values

At Gaddum, we believe:

- Everyone has mental health, and it is as important as physical health

- Life can be hard, and everyone needs a helping hand sometimes

- Everyone has a right to support, when and how they need it, and that no one should be overlooked

- In being of service by holding the whole individual at the heart of our approach and embracing solutions that lie within communities

- There is injustice in the world but both systems and society can change for the better we can be agents of positive change; working with others, learning from diverse lived experiences, and advocating for fairness.. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

For all Gaddum staff members, we are committed to:

Ethical Conduct: Gaddum aims for the highest possible standards of ethical conduct in all its activities and expects the conduct of individual staff members to reflect this.

Dignity at work: We believe that all our staff are entitled to a working environment free from harassment and bullying; any such allegations are viewed extremely seriously.

Equity: Gaddum is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. Our staff treat one another with respect, and we strive to create and maintain an environment that supports our team members.

Health and Safety: Ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff whilst carrying our work is of the utmost important to Gaddum. We also expect that all staff carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner that does not risk harm, either to themselves, their colleagues or any other person.

Whistleblowing: Gaddum encourages staff members to raise any concerns internally that they may have about any perceived wrongdoing, at any level or by any individual, using our Whistleblowing policy.