My Breakthrough
Mission and values
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UK's leading breast cancer charity and is committed to fighting breast cancer through research and awareness.
We aim to:- Initiate and support research which aims ultimately to eradicate breast cancer by discovering the causes of the disease, finding methods of prevention and developing new treatments
- Create a focus for breast cancer research through the Breakthrough Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre, housed in the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green building at the Institute of Cancer Research; the first of its kind in the UK
- Encourage the rapid communication of research findings for the practical benefit of people with breast cancer
- Foster partnerships between organisations concerned with breast cancer
- Promote breast cancer education and awareness among the public, policy makers, health professionals and the media
- Campaign for policies that support breast cancer research and a pioneering approach to breast cancer services in the UK.
VALUES STATEMENTS SUMMARY
1. Vision driven
We are focused on achieving tangible results that bring us closer to Breakthroughâs vision.
2. Innovative and groundbreaking
We will be innovative and groundbreaking to achieve our objectives.
3. Open, honest and accountable
We will promote a culture of openness and honesty, and we will demonstrate accountability to all our stakeholders on what, how and why we spend money and do things.
4. Professional
Breakthrough will strive to be professional in everything it does
5. Positive and celebrating achievement
We will celebrate successes, both big and small, right across the organisation and we will have fun doing so.
6. People focused
We care about people inside and outside the organisation: all those that give their time, money and passion to help achieve our vision.
