We work towards achieving the full implementation of the following principles:

• Treating people who use our services with respect and dignity, recognising both their differing needs as individuals and of their need for a range of practical and emotional support.
• Empowering people to make choices, through advocacy and self-advocacy, which enable them to make personal decisions about their lives.
• Giving support and information to people of a consistently high standard, irrespective of people's status, religion, race, culture, disability, language and contribution to the community.
• Enabling people to be involved in the way our service is planned, run and developed.
• Working in 'partnership' with people, their carers, volunteers and other relevant agencies to ensure well co-ordinated, integrated and cost effective services.

SBS works with adults with a learning disability ie. anyone aged 18 and over.

SBS recruits and supports volunteers (befrienders).  Their friendship will enable people with a learning disability to participate, as fully as possible, in all aspects of their chosen leisure activity.

SBS makes every effort to ensure friends are carefully matched and that the aims, values and principles of SBS are fully understood and followed by befrienders.

SBS has a Board of Trustees which oversees the work of the Scheme.  Trustees include people with knowledge and experience in charity work, volunteering (including befriending), finance, legal matters, marketing and as a carer.  They seek the views of people with learning disabilities on a regular basis.

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