What we do
Find out how Wellcome supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone by funding research, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building global partnerships.
Our beliefs and values
Wellcome supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. This is our mission: it’s what we do. However, the beliefs that drive us and the values we uphold in pursuit of our mission are just as important. They define why we're here and how we want to show up in the world.
Our beliefs – why we’re here
Our beliefs provide the focus for our strategy, policy and funding decisions. They define our view of the world and the reasons why we have a mission to change it for the better.
- We believe in the power of science to build a healthier future for everyone.
- We believe science has its greatest benefits through collaborative action across society.
- We believe diversity of people and expertise leads to richer understanding and more impactful discoveries.
- We believe everyone’s experience of health matters, and everyone should be able to benefit from science.
- We believe we should take on risks and tough challenges – especially when others aren't.
Our values – how we show up
Our values guide how we behave, work and lead – both individually and as an organisation. They help define what makes Wellcome special as a place to work, and as people to work with.
- Transformative: we always strive to make a significant difference.
- Thoughtful: we care about our impact on people and the environment.
- Inclusive: we respect people and value difference.
- Brave: we stand by our beliefs and push boundaries.
