Keeping People we Support at the Centre
We are passionate about empowering the people we support to be actively involved in shaping our organisation. We believe it is our responsibility to listen to, value, and act upon the experiences, needs and aspirations of those with lived experience.
Our Definition of Involvement
Involvement at Venture People means “placing the people we support at the center of planning, developing, and delivering services.” This co-produced definition reflects our commitment to ensuring that the voices and insights of those we support play a fundamental role in all our activities.
Our Commitment to Involvement and Co-Production
Our proactive involvement team has been instrumental in launching a variety of co-production and collaborative initiatives over the past year. These include:
- Reviewing and providing feedback on surveys and policies.
- Participating in recruitment processes.
- Co-producing our organisational values.
- Developing an involvement strategy.
- Taking on ‘expert by experience’ roles in strategic partnership meetings.
- Evaluating, monitoring and giving feedback on quality assurance.
- Providing input to our commissioning colleagues on market position statements.
- Representing Venture People in broader strategic partnership forums.
- Organising ongoing involvement and wellbeing events.
Voices from Our Community
“I have recently joined DORS and Venture People as an expert by experience to be a voice for the future and challenge the status quo. Getting involved in sharing and changing policies that don’t address the daily challenges mental health patients face.”
Member of the DORS Strategic Group and Involvement Group, November 2024
“Being part of the VP Involvement Group means I can make a difference, enhance my life, and help improve the service for others. It’s a place to share, grow, and give back to a service that has supported me tremendously.”
Member of the Involvement Group, November 2024
“For me, being part of the group means I am helping to create positive changes and making sure my voice is heard as a service user.”
Involvement Team Member, November 2024
Venture People is dedicated to involvement and co-production at every level and we’re proud of the difference it makes.
Responsible Practice
Our values guide the way we work as an organisation, including how we support people, work with colleagues, build partnerships and contribute to local communities.
This includes responsible practice, strong governance, colleague wellbeing, community partnership, equality, diversity and inclusion, and a continued focus on sustainable ways of working.
As part of this work, Venture People is collaborating with Sussex Green Living to support greener community-focused activity.