Our Ethos
The ethos of the Mile Project is central to what we do. Here’s a quick summary:
The Mile Project exists to:
- respond to people with needs
- relieve 'poverty' (social, emotional, economic, physical etc.)
- make a local difference
- facilitate community participation
- provide advice, practical and emotional support
The Mile Project values:
- each person as unique
- celebrating diversity
- integrity in relationships
- transparency in leadership
- love that goes the extra mile
- humility in all we do
The Mile Project is marked by:
- helping people, not needs
- a willingness to go the extra mile
- a desire to build good relationships
- partnership working where possible
The Mile Project staff and volunteers:
- treat every individual with value, equality and respect
- seek to promote wholeness and well-being
- listen and communicate carefully
- give with no strings attached
- support independence, not dependence on ourselves
- demonstrate an enjoyment of life
- seek justice, truth and forgiveness
- are trustworthy, reliable and humble
- accept the Christian motivation of the project
- are willing to learn
