The Advonet Group

Who we are

Established in 2001, The Advonet Group is an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds. It is comprised of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services and specialist inclusion services - Asking You and Autism AIM. All of our services support individuals to have their voices heard and their rights upheld. We are united in our commitment to uphold the nationally recognised advocacy principles and have a diverse staff team working within the organisation. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. In addition, we also have accreditation with Investors in People and Volunteers, and have achieved the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark. Advonet values and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences and knowledge that staff, volunteers and job applicants bring. All staff undertake mandatory training on Equality and Diversity, and LGBTQ+ Awareness to increase awareness and understanding of discrimination both within and outside of the workplace, with a view to reduce the impact this has on our colleagues and the wider community. This creates a workplace where staff feel comfortable to be themselves and empowers them, and our service users, to use their unique experiences to inform their work.

Our culture and values

At Advonet, our values are more than words on a page – they shape how we work, how we support people, and how we treat each other. They reflect what matters most to our staff and the communities we serve. They guide us in delivering services and projects that are inclusive, empowering, and accountable. We are Kind: We treat ourselves and clients with patience, compassion and respect, understanding that every journey is unique. We are Inclusive: We remove barriers to make sure everyone, regardless of background or access need, feels included. We are Accountable: We do what we say we will with both clients and our colleagues. When we can't, we’re open and honest, and work hard to find other solutions. We celebrate Diversity: We embrace difference in all forms, striving for a workforce that reflects the people we represent and the communities we work with. We are Empowering: We fight people’s corner, ensuring their voices are at the forefront in decisions being made about them