Change Model
Following a theory of change approach, our Change Model reflects our approach to impact
Our Change Model was developed following a theory of change approach. The Model helps us to describe the aim we want to contribute to (our impact), the changes we want to make (our outcomes) and what we plan to do to achieve the outcomes (our activities). The Change Model supports us to develop our programmes and schemes, and share our vision with potential grantees and other funders.
Impact
Everyone who experiences mental illness has the right treatment, care and support for them.
Outcomes
- Greater equity in care and support.
- Better quality treatment is widely available.
- Care and support are shaped by diverse expertise and experience.
- Intervention is as early as possible.
- More people live well with their illness.
Activities
We fund solutions
- Fund and invest in quality improvement, research, innovation, and scaling
- Support improved access to effective care and treatment
- Remove obstacles by drawing on diverse perspectives and evidence
- Enable collaboration between clinicians, researchers, community organisations, and people with lived experience
We address inequalities
- Focus on people most in need not receiving appropriate and timely care
- Use evidence of the impact of racism, discrimination, and socio-economic disadvantage to shape solutions
- Fund projects that support people at different stages – from first signs of mental illness to lifelong conditions
We leverage our unique relationships
- Bring our independent perspective to our collaborations
- Advance shared ambitions with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Fund community organisations to complement NHS services
- Fund research at King’s College London to drive improved care
We amplify impact.
- Identify and support projects with high potential for impact
- Support wider adoption and learning beyond south London
- Partner and co-fund with other organisations to extend impact and influence policy and practice
- Provide the Ortus building as a space for people to connect and learn
