Penumbra supports adults and young people in Scotland to move towards mental wellbeing.

Our vision is of a society where people with mental health problems expect recovery and are accepted, supported and have the resources to fulfil their potential. We work to promote mental health and wellbeing for all, prevent mental ill health for people who are ‘at risk’ of developing mental health problems and to support people who experience mental health problems.

Penumbra’s Core Values

• People can and do recover from mental ill health
• People have equal human value regardless of their situation or ability and have the right to dignity, respect, privacy and choice.
• People should be enabled to exercise control over their lives by means of real choice and participation.
• Penumbra’s services should provide person centred support on an ordinary and inclusive basis wherever possible.

‘One of the most important things was that the staff were able to hold the hope for me when I was unable to hold it for myself’

(Trish, Service User, 2004)

Support Penumbra with a donation by visiting www.justgiving.com/penumbra.

Registered in Scotland No 91542,
Scottish Charity No SC010387


Penumbra campaigns to raise awareness of mental health issues and is a partner in the alliance managing the Scottish Executive funded ‘see me’ anti stigma campaign.

Penumbra has achieved 'Committed to Excellence' status from Quality Scotland. This is a widely recognised quality mark and is tested against standards set by the European Foundation for Quality Management.

Penumbra is a member of Quality Scotland. Quality Scotland is a not-for-profit, independent organisation that promotes Business Excellence across Scotland in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Members of Quality Scotland benefit from a wide range of products and services and receive the support of a dedicated Account Manager, who provides guidance and expertise in implementing business improvement programmes.

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