Wellbeing, Community, Inclusion, Growth & Development
Thumbs Up Charitable Trust is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives through community participation and skill development.
Within our own community, we cater for members from Wellington, Porirua, Petone, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt.
We are a community of families who are committed to work together to contribute to and take ownership and responsibility for the direction and quality of our service.
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Our Vision
A full and fulfilling life for every individual.
Our Mission
Enable adults with intellectual disabilities to actively engage in the full life of their community, through participation, contribution, and meaningful and respectful relationships with others.
Our Values
Community of families: The Trust is a community of families. Our strength is achieved through the commitment of families to work together, to contribute and to take ownership and responsibility for the direction and quality of the service.
Responsiveness: We actively listen and respond with respect and understanding to those with whom we interact. We are open and adaptable to meet changing needs and circumstances.
Individual Focus: We aim to build a good life for each individual, through understanding and responding to every person’s qualities, interests and abilities.
Growth and Development: We strive for continual learning, increased knowledge and overcoming of limitations—for service users, staff, and trustees.
Honour: We act with integrity, respect and fairness.
Sustainable: Through effective management we will provide a financially secure and well resourced organisation to ensure a stable and sustainable future for Thumbs Up.