About The Advocacy Project 

The Advocacy Project was established in 1992.  It was set by disabled people and others, who recognised the need for individuals to be supported to ensure that their voice was heard.

Over the years, it has extended and developed to provide advocacy services to a variety of client groups across a wide geographical area.

The organisation is governed by a Board of Directors who give their time voluntarily and bring a variety of skills and interests, including direct experience of using and providing advocacy.

Principles and Aims

We believe that every person has the right to: 

• Be consulted about their needs 
• Be involved in decisions
  
• Be treated in a dignified manner and valued as equals
• Avoid being segregated from the rest of the community in work, education, recreation or where they live

We support people to encourage them to: 

• Take greater control of the decisions which affect their lives
• Express their needs and opinions
• Access resources and information appropriate to them