First Step Trust - Our Values

Real Work

People have the right to take part in productive work
Everyone can make a valuable contribution whatever their previous situation / disadvantage
Work must be used to extend each person's skills and abilities

Disability or Disadvantage does not have to become a bar to work

People can learn to manage their disability / disadvantage
People have a responsibility to keep themselves fit for work

Everyone has the potential to develop

Everyone:
Can carry responsibility and be accountable for their actions
Can meet demands made of them
Can change their lives
Can have a life outside of their disability / disadvantage

Positive Attitudes in Work

We treat everyone with respect
Projects need to be organised in the spirit of flexibility, co-operation and partnership
We support people to develop through learning from their mistakes

Background to FST
Our Mission