16/10/2026
OUR WORK. OUR VALUES. OUR BOUNDARIES.
Grassroots community work is about far more than organising activities, arranging trips or bringing people together.
Their Stories is built on over 25 years of experience in community development and social care, working alongside some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our communities.
Our work is informed by professional knowledge, lived experience and the voices of those we support.
We listen, identify unmet needs, recognise barriers and develop initiatives that create meaningful opportunities.
Behind every project are countless hours of research, planning, funding applications, administration, safeguarding, coordination and delivery.
Much of this work is undertaken voluntarily, often before a single penny of funding is secured.
We take our responsibilities seriously.
Funded projects come with conditions, eligibility criteria and accountability. Places must be allocated fairly, and the rules apply equally to everyone.
Being part of a community does not automatically entitle anyone to every opportunity, nor does it give anyone the right to disregard established processes.
We welcome constructive feedback and respectful disagreement. However, persistent pressure, intimidation, deliberate disruption or attempts to undermine the organisation and its work are unacceptable.
Creating a safe space means protecting the dignity, wellbeing and experience of everyone involved, including participants, volunteers, facilitators and partners.
Inclusivity does not mean an absence of boundaries. Kindness does not mean accepting disrespect.
Community service should never be mistaken for an obligation to meet individual demands.
We are proud of what we have built, the trust we have earned and the difference our work continues to make.
Their Stories exists to serve the community, not individual agendas.
Our commitment remains with the people, the purpose and the communities we serve.
Their Stories
