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Changing Lives

Our mission is to provide anyone facing a challenging time, with the right support so that they can change their life for the better.

ABOUT US:

Changing Lives has been helping people facing some of the most challenging circumstances for 50 years. We began as a small charity in the North East called Tyneside Cyrenians, later The Cyrenians, helping people who were experiencing homelessness through our hostels and day centres.

We now operate nationally, helping thousands of people each year to change their lives for the better.

WHY OUR WORK MATTERS:

We believe that it’s possible to see a better world with the people we support. As an organisation, we are a catalyst for change, transforming lives through our holistic support and belief in everyone’s potential.

We believe that positivity is the key to inspiring change. A person’s potential is infinite, and our outlook keeps everyone’s sights focused on a brighter future. We believe the world can be a fairer place for all, so everyone we support can make positive and lasting changes to lead a flourishing life.

OUR VALUES:

Optimistic - We believe that positivity is the key to inspiring change. A person’s potential is infinite and our outlook keeps everyone's sights focused on a brighter future. We believe the world can be a fairer place for all, so everyone we support can make positive and lasting changes to lead a flourishing life.

Committed - We stand with the communities we support. We walk side-by-side with each and every person we work with and we do not give up. We do not do this on our own – we believe in collaboration and the power of local communities to drive for long-term change. Being committed to people and place connects and inspires us. We believe in the power of working together to create a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone.

Progressive - We know progress is a journey. We are curious about the world we live in and listen carefully to the experiences of people we work with to inform everything we do. We seek opportunities to learn from others and we embrace change. By listening and learning, we evolve our practice, our thinking and our influence to always have the most impact for the people we work with.