Poppyscotland’s welfare services have been established on the following principles:

We believe in early intervention, stopping a problem becoming a crisisWe believe in empowering individuals, giving them the means to regain control of their livesWe believe in a holistic approach, not simply problem-solving but identifying and addressing root causesWe believe in a local response, national service standards that are tailored to meet local needs, ensuring no one is disadvantaged by virtue of where they liveWe believe in collaboration, working with others to achieve the best outcome for beneficiariesWe believe in an evidence-led approach, where services are developed on the basis of sound, empirical evidenceWe believe in sustainability, ensuring our services have long-lasting impact