Our beliefs and values set out Wellcome’s purpose and how we work to achieve our mission.
Wellcome supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. This is our mission: it’s what we do. However, the beliefs that drive us and the values we uphold in pursuit of our mission are just as important. They define how we show up in the world, encapsulating what the organisation represents for our colleagues and for everyone we interact with.
Our beliefs provide the focus for our strategy, policy and funding decisions. They define our particular view of the world and the reason why we have a mission to change it for the better.
- We believe in the power of science to create knowledge that builds a healthier future for everyone.
- We believe science has its greatest benefits through collaborative action across society.
- We believe diversity of people and expertise leads to richer understanding and more impactful discoveries.
- We believe everyone’s experience of health matters, and everyone should be able to benefit from science.
- We believe we should take on risks and tough challenges – especially when others aren't.
Our values guide how we behave, work and lead – both individually and as an organisation. They help define what makes Wellcome special as a place to work, and as people to work with.
- Transformative: we always strive to make a significant difference.
- Thoughtful: we consider the consequences of our actions and our impact on others.
- Inclusive: we respect all people and perspectives.
- Brave: we stand by our beliefs and push boundaries.