People Leading Aspiring Lives

Active Prospects is an award-winning charity that supports autistic people, people with learning disabilities, physical and mental health needs, acquired brain injuries and complex needs to live full and aspiring lives. Working across the South East of England, the organisation provides innovative, flexible and responsive support that enables people to achieve greater independence, exercise choice and control, and be active members of their communities.

Established in 1989, Active Prospects has grown into a leading provider of specialist social care and supported housing services, while remaining firmly focused on its charitable purpose. The organisation's vision is to create inclusive communities where everyone can shape and lead their best lives, with a strong commitment to co-production, innovation and person-centred support.

Today, Active Prospects supports more than 300 people each year and employs around 500 colleagues across a diverse portfolio of residential, supported living and community-based services throughout the South East.

Specialist Support for People with Complex Needs

Active Prospects has built a strong reputation for supporting people whose needs are often among the most complex within the health and social care system. The organisation works alongside individuals, families, commissioners and healthcare professionals to develop bespoke support solutions that enable people to live safely and successfully within their communities.

A particular area of expertise is supporting people to move from long-term institutional or hospital settings into their own homes. Through carefully tailored support, specialist accommodation and a commitment to co-production, Active Prospects has enabled more than 50 people with complex needs to leave institutional settings and lead more independent lives.

What Active Prospects Provides

Supported Living and Residential Services

Active Prospects delivers a broad range of support services, including:

• Supported living services

• Residential care services

• Specialist support for people with complex needs

• Community-based services

• Short breaks and respite provision

• Emergency and crisis support

These services are designed around the individual, helping people build confidence, develop life skills and achieve their personal goals.

Specialist Areas of Support

The organisation supports people with a wide range of needs, including:

• Learning disabilities

• Autism

• Mental health needs

• Physical disabilities

• Acquired brain injuries

• Sensory impairments

• Complex health and behavioural needs

Active Prospects combines specialist expertise with a person-centred approach, ensuring support is tailored to each individual's circumstances, aspirations and strengths.

Wellbeing, Employment and Community Inclusion

Alongside care and support services, Active Prospects delivers programmes that help people participate fully in community life. This includes wellbeing initiatives, peer support, life skills development, social opportunities and pathways into employment where appropriate.

The organisation believes that quality of life extends beyond care provision alone, focusing on helping people build meaningful relationships, pursue interests and contribute to their communities.

Innovation and Co-Production

A defining feature of Active Prospects is its commitment to co-production, ensuring that people who use services have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their lives. This philosophy runs throughout the organisation, influencing service design, quality assurance, organisational strategy and day-to-day support.

The charity is also recognised for embracing innovation, using technology, specialist housing solutions and new approaches to support people to achieve greater independence and better outcomes.

Scale, Reach and Impact

Active Prospects operates across a diverse range of services throughout the South East and has established itself as a leading provider within the specialist social care sector.

Its combination of operational scale, financial strength and commitment to quality enables the organisation to invest confidently in new services, housing solutions, technology and workforce development. This has supported sustained growth while maintaining a focus on delivering outstanding outcomes for the people it supports.

Quality and Excellence

Active Prospects is committed to delivering high-quality support that helps people lead fulfilling and independent lives. The organisation continually invests in service improvement, workforce development and leadership to ensure support remains responsive to the evolving needs of people and communities.

Its innovative approach and commitment to excellence have been recognised through a range of awards and sector accolades, including Employer of the Year (Not for Profit) at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards and recognition as a Great Place to Work.

Culture and Values

At the heart of Active Prospects is a values-led culture shaped by six core values: Aspiring, Caring, Trusting, Inclusive, Vocal and Ethical.

These values underpin how colleagues work together, how services are delivered and how decisions are made across the organisation. The organisation strives to create an environment where people feel heard, respected and empowered, whether they are receiving support, working within the charity or partnering with it.

Through a strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement, Active Prospects continues to create opportunities for people to shape and lead their best lives.