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Why we're here - our mission and vision

Read the Challenging Behaviour Foundation's mission statement, our vision for the future, and the values which underpin our work.

It is thought around 30,000 – 35,000 people in the UK are likely to have a severe learning disability and display behaviour that challenges.

Vision

Our vision is for all people with severe learning disabilities, whose behaviour challenges, to have the right support and opportunities to live full and active lives.

Mission

We will make a difference to the lives of people with severe learning disabilities, whose behaviour challenges, and their families by:

  • Championing their rights
  • Ensuring timely information and support
  • Raising awareness and understanding
  • Promoting and sharing best practice

Our values

Our values underpin everything we do:

  • Inclusion
  • Understanding
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Honesty
  • Advocacy
  • Respect
  • Dignity
  • Learning and support through experience
Our position statement

Our position statement

A brief introduction to how the CBF provides help for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges, with useful links to other parts of the website.

Our history

Our history

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) was founded in 1997 by Vivien Cooper, the parent of a child with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges.