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About us

In 2015, Margaret Clitherow Trust (MCT) was founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. Our multi-disciplinary community work is currently focused on Southern England, although we deliver training to public services nationally.

We believe in a world where everyone is safe – and is treated with equal dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, culture, social background – or indeed anything else. We believe that safety, dignity and justice is possible for our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and we look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.

Our community work is currently focused on Southern England, although we deliver training to public services nationally. We benefit from a multi-disciplinary team and have particular experience working alongside families and agencies in contexts of serious risk.

Values

Our values are the core of how our charity and our team relate to others and make decisions. They speak for us.

Safety – We put safety and safeguarding first.

Professional – We are self-controlled, dependable and follow best practice.

Empowering – We hold deep respect for people, walking with them where they want to go and seeking to empower them to meet their goals.

Ever Improving – We are focused on our impact and are always improving.

Compassionate – we are proactive in understanding and overcoming suffering and injustice.

Humble and Honest – We are humble and honest in our interactions with others.

Our values are adapted for our charity from Galatians 5:22-23

Impact

In our last 12 month reporting period:

·       30 women and children at risk of serious harm benefitted from our specialist domestic abuse or child protection services in conjunction with statutory bodies.

·       135 vulnerable people were given advocacy and legal support during crisis.

·       75 children experiencing exclusion and special needs, were empowered to engage in education that is best suited to them.

·       81 Traveller children and adults with significant health needs and disabilities were assisted to engage with the NHS, social care and other services.

·       3161 people have accessed outreach, pastoral care and sacramental inclusion work.

·       Hundreds of public service professionals attended our training on effective practice with our communities. prove health and education outcomes in our communities, with a special focus on children, those with chronic conditions and suicide prevention.

Faith-based inclusion

Our commitment to inclusion has no exceptions. All of our services, including our tailored chaplaincy provision, are available irrespective of the faith of any individual and community. Our team are from a range of faith backgrounds and personnel are not permitted to proselytise as part of their work. This commitment is included in our constitution.