Shaping our future: 2026-2029
Who we are
Avenues is a charity that supports autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities or brain injuries to live fulfilling, independent lives. Since starting in 1993, we’ve grown to support people across multiple regions, always focusing on helping each person achieve choice, opportunity and wellbeing.
What we stand for
We believe in a future where everyone can live with dignity, feel included, and belong. Our role is to help people overcome barriers, build independence, and stay connected to their communities.
Our core values guide everything we do
Respect – treating people with dignity
Compassion – going the extra mile with care and kindness
Integrity – doing the right thing
Belonging – creating inclusive communities
Connection – working together with people and families
How this strategy was developed
This strategy was co-produced with the people who matter most to us. We listened to more then 400 employees, people we support, family members, and commissioners to shape our direction.
It is designed to be flexible and will continue to evolve as we learn, adapt and respond to a changing environment.
How we work
- We always put the people we support at the centre of decisions
- We are committed to being inclusive, especially for neurodivergent and disabled people
- We maintain high professional and regulatory standards, protect people’s data and work closely with partners and communities
Our focus for the future
Over the next few years, we are focusing on four key areas:
- Staying strong and sustainable – We are strengthening our organisation so we can continue delivering high-quality support and adapt to changes in the social care sector.
- Making things simpler and clearer – We are streamlining how we work, improving how our organisation is structured and creating a clearer, more unified identity so we can be more effective.
- Using digital tools to improve support – We are embracing technology to improve how we work and enhance the lives of the people we support, while making better use of data to inform decisions.
- Growing our reach and impact – We want to support more people by expanding our services, developing new opportunities and building strong partnerships in more communities.
Our commitment
We are proud of the difference we make and the values we stand for.
Our priority is always people – ensuring those we support can live happy, meaningful lives, now and in the future.
