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St Luke's Strategy 2025-2029

Our Strategy 2025-2029 sets out our direction and ambitions, to build on the strength of our charity and the foundations laid down by generations of Sheffielders. We invite you to join with us, and with Sheffield, on our journey into the future. St Luke’s is an independent charity, and we have our own aspirations and objectives. Our philosophy is to always think about the patient first in all that we do. We have a vision of a world we’d like to see, a sense of purpose for our work in Sheffield, and core values to guide us into the future.

Please keep reading to find out more about our 2025-2029 Strategy, and watch our animated video below.

Our new vision statement

A world where patients and families facing terminal illness don’t feel alone, and receive the care and support they need to make the most of precious time, and experiencing a good death.

Our new purpose

Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond.

Our new values

Caring

With patients, relatives, volunteers, supporters, partners and staff.

Pioneering

Looking for new ways to help us move closer to our vision.

Respectful

Being considerate to others, always, helping us to stay inclusive and offer dignity to our patients.

Our strategic themes

Improving our care

Improving out-of-hours support to home-based patients/families
Flexible, accessible caring models
Expanding Patient & Family Support service

Reaching further

Encourage new ideas and solutions in all areas
Grow our research activity on palliative and end of life care
Support local, national and international programmes to extend EOLC knowledge/best practice to disadvantaged and under-served communities

Sustaining growth

Grow retail, fundraised and other self-generated net income to support services
Seek uplifts in statutory funding
Manage costs, budgets and reserves to maintain sustainable financial position

Valuing our people

Attract, engage and retain the best people for St Luke's
Enhance belonging and wellbeing for all in the workplace
Create an empowered, positive and progressive workplace culture

Championing our cause

Being a celebrated and well-supported Sheffield charity
Extending understanding of St Luke's work, its impact and challenges
Be recognised as an inclusive organisation, available to all

Embracing new thinking

Use tech, AI and data analytics to support initiatives and increase efficiency
Embed environmentally responsible solutions throughout St Luke's
Use our spaces to enhance healing, wellbeing, access and efficiency

Watch our animated video

Click on the YouTube video below to watch a short animation about our new strategy, including our new vision, purpose, values and strategic themes.