UNITE's mission and vision statement
The vision is:
"To be a premier conflict resolution service."
The Mission Statement is:
"UNITE is a high quality mediation and conciliation service committed to bringing about early resolution to conflict in society. Through encouraging those in dispute to come together to resolve their differences, UNITE promotes undersanding, respect and agreement among people. In achieving this end UNITE endeavours to identify and meet all services users’ needs."
Since its establishment in 1993 as a pilot mediation scheme operating on three estates in Middlesbrough, UNITE has grown to become one of the largest schemes in the UK.
Accredited by Mediation UK since 1996, this year UNITE was the first independent mediation service to be awarded the prestigious Community Legal Services Quality Mark. In April 2000, UNITE also achieved the Investors in People award. This was re-recognised in 2002 and 2004.
We offer a range of services: community mediation, conciliation or workplace mediation, restorative justice services, homelessness mediation and training.
Click here for a list of our funders, supporters and partners.
UNITE is a not-for-profit organisation and is a company limited by guarantee. The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the strategic management of the organisation.
At the core of the organisation is a team of highly trained mediators and conciliators supported by supervisors who are responsible for ensuring the quality of the mediators' and conciliators' practice. There are currently nine paid members of staff, headed by the Chief Executive Officer.
Registered Charity Number 1048284
Company limited by guarantee Registered Number 2854345
Patrons Dr Ashok Kumar MP. Judge Michael Taylor.