Purpose & Values – Artskills' Purpose
	Artskills provides creative training & development, customised to the needs of unemployed and excluded young people – promoting a positive approach to lifelong learning and work, contributing to social, economic, environmental and cultural regeneration.
	Core Values Equality Artskills respects people as individuals and is working to achieve equality of opportunity. We are committed to overcoming the barriers of social exclusion, discrimination and disadvantage. Sustainability Artskills contributes to protecting the environment, the well-being of the organisation and communities we work with, to ensure a long term and healthy future. Empowerment Artskills seeks to empower all of the people we work with, by developing their skills, knowledge and confidence. Democracy Artskills believes in democracy – the right to take part in decisions that affect individuals and their communities. Honesty Artskills aims to be honest, fair and transparent in all aspects of its work.