About Us - Values

Our first four values are based upon our view of human need, in which we promote physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being, guided and inspired by the Christian principles of our founders: Respect, Unselfishness, Excellence, Openness and transparency

They're inspired by the St John International Values.

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   1 Respect

   Showing respect and loving kindness for all humanity

   Everyone, no matter their age, gender, race, creed, political affiliation or national identity, or what they may have done, will receive loving kindness from St John without discrimination.

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   2 Unselfishness

   Selflessly helping those in greatest physical, mental and spiritual need without judgment, and building their resilience

   We will put the needs of others before ourselves, working for stronger communities.

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   3 Excellence

   Delivering modern care to a high standard, with a clear focus on impact and efficiency

   All those involved in delivery will keep up to date with the latest standards and all our services will be delivered with compassion, to the highest level, ensuring those in most need get the care they require.

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   4 Openness and transparency

   Committing to openness and transparency so that we become a learning organisation

   We will seek to learn from each other. We will share the things that go well, so they can be used by all. We will also be open and honest about our mistakes, so we can all learn and improve for the future.

Our next four values are concerned with how we behave within St John, building an enduring community with a shared vocation based on timeless principles of virtue and honour: Devotion, Togetherness, Diversity and inclusiveness, Faithfulness

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   5 Devotion

   Building a spiritual home for ourselves and future generations, where all can find fulfilment and meaning through a shared devotion to helping others

   As members of St John we seek to ensure that everyone feels part of one community, devoted to our mission while providing support to each other and to future generations.

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   6 Togetherness

   Working to create a sense of one family of St John by strengthening and bringing together our many locally-led organisations around a common vision and common values

   Based across the world and mainly in the Commonwealth, we endeavour to help and support the one family of St John.

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   7 Diversity and inclusiveness

   Embracing diversity and inclusiveness to support our common purpose, respecting our differences and accepting those of all faiths and none, whilst confident in our Christian roots and traditions

   Everyone should feel included in our St John family.

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   8 Faithfulness

   Holding ourselves to the highest standards and looking for the best in others, we are faithful to the vision of our founders

   Presuming good faith in each other, we hold ourselves and each other to account for high standards of propriety and behaviour, and honour those who do good works.

Updated: January 2023