LAMP

Who we are

Founded in 1989, we are a Community Mental Health Advocacy charity serving the people of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Through our small, highly skilled staff team – enabled by our close community of committed business supporters and volunteers – we support adults experiencing mental health issues and their carers.

As a society, we have made some progress addressing the inequalities and stigma faced by people experiencing mental ill-health. But inequality, stigma, and disempowerment remain. Our vision is that all people experiencing mental ill-health are empowered and enabled to live a full life.

Our mission is to navigate people through the complexities of mental health support and to empower them to rebuild their lives. We work with them to get the right help, to get the right treatment, to get the right support, and we empower them to gain control of their lives and futures.

Our culture and values

Our values are aligned with the Advoacy Charter. We are:

Person-centred: we empathise with, understand, and focus relentlessly on the needs of each person we support.

Authentic: we practise what we preach. We present ourselves in the same way to clients, staff, supporters, and the public.

Independent: we pursue the right course for our clients without fear or favour.

Nurturing: we build relationships with people and organisations to empower them to make a full contribution to their lives and to those with whom they share them.

Transparent: we are open and clear about what we can achieve and how we can achieve it. We are honest about our strengths and weaknesses, and we embrace these equally.