About Us

Bromley Mind was formed on 31st December 2000 with the merger of three long-standing and well respected local mental health charities: Beckenham Mind (founded 1966), Orpington Mind (founded 1964) and Stepping Stones Club (founded 1954).

Values

At the heart of Bromley Mind’s work lie the following core values:

• Person-centred, putting the needs and aspirations of current and potential service users first
• Respect for individuality, the ‘whole person’ and their culture
• Active participation by service users and carers in the work and decision making of Bromley Mind
• Informed choice based on empowerment and social inclusion
• Quality, professional, innovative and accessible services that provide value for money
• Innovative, forward looking, initiating and responding to change

Evidence of Quality

Bromley Mind is committed to achieving high quality in the provision of services and in all its operations. The following quality awards reflect this commitment:

• Quality Management in Mind – Highest Level 3 Grading (2009). Incorporates Charity Commission Kitemark
• Investors in People – Accredited since 2004 (renewed 2010)
• Care Quality Commission – Excellent rating maintained since 2007
• Bromley Dignity in Care Challenge – Winner (2007 and 2010)
• Contractors Health and Safety (CHAS) – Registered 2010