Our organisation promotes the value of photography and the important role it plays in today's society. We offer opportunities for people from all backgrounds and abilities to engage with photography and participate in activities that promote dialogue around certain issues. 

This picture shows a group of women visiting an exhibition in our gallery. The women in the group are part of a group called 'Seeing Things' - a group that was formed for women who don't necessarily visit galleries or participate in cultural activity.

The activity in this photograph relates to how I see our purpose because it shows a group of women engaging with work on the gallery wall by a female artist who using self-portraiture to explore themes such as sexuality, illness, family and representation of women in the media. It provided a platform for the women to discuss their own experiences in relation to the artist - I see our purpose as using photography to provide a platform for these kind of experiences.

This photograph makes me feel proud of the opportunities that we offer people and it makes me want to provide more opportunities for more people. 

The image shows a group of children at one of our Play Nurture groups at a local primary school. The children are usually referred to us because of behavioural and/or emotional problems which prevent them from fully engaging fully in the 'academia' of school life. Its is indicative out our values and ethics because it illustrates the children making their own choice to engage in a game, to be active, working as a team and having fun. We find by allowing them to play and make their own choices they learn valuable lessons and social skills which enable to them function better in normal lessons.

• Why does this photograph represent the ethical purpose of your organisation?

We try to improve life for older people by allowing them to take control of their lives and the support they receive –  this checklist about Safe and Independent Living is a key pathway to making the choices that lead to improvement in their wellbeing, living conditions or finances. It sums up the fairness about allowing older people access to the services they need and the simplicity of making it happen.

• What does this location/person/object (or all three) say about how you relate to your organisation’s purpose?

Whatever role you carry out – mine is a finance role – being driven by the ethical purpose [ in this case the right of older especially vulnerable people  to a decent life] is an important motivator and driver in helping the charity to achieve its purpose.

• How does this picture make you feel? What does it make you want to do in or on behalf of your organisation?

It makes me feel how “doable” it is to empower older people to take and feel more in control and happier. It makes me want to give encouragement and ideas that will allow the charity help all the older people in the 2 boroughs who are looking for some support to flourish in their later lives.

I chose this image because I think the fact it reflects the variety of different people who make up the organisation - we are a health based charity which recognises that nearly everybody in society is likely to be affected in some way (either directly or indirectly) and this photo shows the separateness and uniqueness of individuals but brought together because of a related need. our ethics are to harness that and advocate for person centered support - but within the boundaries of making the most effective impact to the greatest number of people - a constant but real challenge for which ethical leadership and decision making is paramount.

the domestic location reflects the very human element of our ethics - we don't want to solely support in an acute setting but want to make the impact where it matters most to people who want to live their lives.

whilst the image is boundaried by the frames of the photo and is homely the feeling i get is that is may be trying to be all things to all people and I can see that it may feel a little chaotic. I am comfortable with the fact that this could offer opportunities for being a change agent and operating with less formal structures and think that being able to encompass and speak to a wide range of needs and individuals is an ethical position f would want to be involved with - I can also see that it may nor give enough clarity to those who would feel they need a little more guidance on what is 'right' or 'wrong' so perhaps I would want to structure a little more. Saying that - there is some structure and order  in the image; with plants in individual tea cups

this was a really good and useful exercise - and one which I think I'd use in future job seeking opportunities. create an image which seems to represent a potential employer's ethical position and see how I feel about it. Thanks for offering the opportunity to make that insight

I took a photo of group of people playing with balloons. This photo is reperesenting a group of diverse people of different race, nationality, gender and age. It is our organisation that connects people with each other to share knowledge and experience. In this picture balloons would symbolise the skills that they have ( different colours - different skills ) and how they flow and change the owner and then bounce again to another person. It symbolise learning from each other and sharing knowledge with others, cross boarder, cross culturally and even cross sectorial. 

The picture is very positive and has the feeling of freedom and that building knowledge and sharing skills goes beyond any boundaries of age, nationality etc.

By organising events and multinational gathering we would like to share our knowhow cross boarders and most importantly connect people so that they work together to solve the societal challenges in today's Europe and beyond.

This image is taken from our 10th anniversary event. The stars were painted by the community, schools and businesses and displayed as part of a community event. The stars formed a maze and the community came together for a peace march that ended at the maze. 

I've chosen this image as the work the charity does is very focused on producing a generational change of attitudes to violence so looking at a preventative way of working. So its really important to work with and in our local community to strengthen it as well as working within the education system.

A key message of the charity is how it has taken the tragic murder of a young man and turned it into a powerful message that has a positive impact in society the work they do being demonstrated to reduce bullying and making pupils less likely to resort to violence.

The image gives me hope and shows what we can make or do when we work together.  

Why does this photograph represent the ethical purpose of your organisation?

It shows our purpose to engage students in higher education. It shouldn't matter what background they come from.

What does this location/person/object (or all three) say about how you relate to your organisation’s purpose?

The students are the centre of everything, buildings are created to best support them and departments are constantly evolving to stay current to their needs.

How does this picture make you feel? What does it make you want to do in or on behalf of your organisation?

It makes me pleased to be part of a successful organisation and want to connect with as many students as possible to help them gain experiences whilst supporting the local community.

I seem to have a technical problem loading the photo i have chosen.  the image was one of a lady aged 78, indoor sky diving for the first time, at a session we organised - with a very large smile on her face.  I chose this for several reasons.  As a charity which supports older people, we often see them portrayed them as needy and dependent.  our vision is for older people to be able to live the life they choose, and our mission is to support this.  The sky diving image is important as it goes against natural views of older people, breaking down barriers, and shows that life as you get older can and should be fun.   looking at this picture makes me feel like we are doing a good job and makes me smile.

Week4 – Activity 2

I believe the enclosed photograph represents the ethical purpose of my organisation in displaying independence equipment for people with visual impairment. It gives a sense of the wrong of sight loss and the right to independence. It gives a sense of hope amongst despair.

The photograph is a reminder to us all that sight is not to be taken for granted. There is also a realisation that we all know someone with some form of visual impairment and that we will almost certainly be affected ourselves, in varying degrees. The photograph consolidates the purpose and invaluable resources we provide to those who are affected and live in our community.

The photograph makes me feel hopeful that technology can improve lives. It makes me keen to be engaged and share knowledge and provide assistance to anyone affected by sight loss.

The purpose of the organisation is to give independence back to people in crisis.

The photo represents people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds doing something many of us take for granted - doing the shopping. But for a lot of people around the world this is something they can't do. There are many reasons for this - war, natural disasters, poor health, poverty. My organisation seeks to help these people get back their dignity and some control over their lives to do some of these basic tasks - or have some of these basic rights.

I don't think my picture on it's own is very motivating but the reason and the purpose behind it is. I want these basic rights for myself and in order to ensure they stay as basic rights I work to allow others to have them.

The image was taken at the 2018 Citizens:MK's Accountability Assembly in April 2018. It shows the two co-chairs, pupils from Summerfield Primary school leading the rendition of we love this city called Milton Keynes, the pictures also shows the audience that included campaign leaders, power holders and the public.

The purpose of the organisation is community organising. Citizens:MK is an alliance of organisations working in different spheres of live in Milton Keynes. At the centre of community organising are important values, including shared leadership, inclusive leadership, open leadership, pragmatism, accountability, working on felt needs in the community centred around lived experience,

The picture reminds of my involvement in Citizens:MK over the last 3 years and the various wins I have achieved with the support of colleagues and their organisations. Reminds me of the importance of succession planning and the need to build the capacity of people to engage in community organising. We can't be too young or too old for this endeavour.

Looking forward to the contribution of colleagues from the local learning club on this exercise.

This photo represents the ethical purpose of the organisation I work for The Parks Trust.  The charity was set up with 3 charitable objectives to look after the green space in Milton Keynes in perpetuity, to provide opportunities for environmental education and to provide opportunities for leisure and recreation.  This photo was taken on one of the walks organised for annual Walking Festival and typifies the charitable and ethical objectives as it shows one of our volunteers leading a group and into one of the ancient woodlands we look after Linford Wood.  The volunteer has paused at an interpretation panel which we use for environmental education purposes and helps with engaging the public to respect and engage with the green space.

This photo makes me feel proud, proud of the organisation, the opportunities for people we generate and our volunteers.

My photograph represents ethical focus, it demonstrates that by reviewing priorities which underpin our decision-making it helps Willen Hospice to support people and do the right thing by providing compassionate, personal end of life care.

Being responsible for financial and reporting systems which enables good management decisions to be made both operationally and strategically, my photograph reminds me how essential it is to seek efficiencies and maximise funds to sustain and deliver hospice end of life care.

The photograph makes me feel, proud, determined, respectful and humble.

It makes me want to achieve long term, sustainable income that enables Willen to achieve its strategic ambitions in supporting the community.