About us
We Change Lives is a charity that supports people in the North West and Midlands with complex needs, including those with learning and physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, mental health issues, dementia and older people.
Our purpose is to help people lead their lives in a purposeful, healthy and enjoyable way, as full and equal members of their local community. We do this by providing residential homes and supported living schemes, as well as other forms of support for individuals in the community. We’re a thriving, ambitious organisation with big plans to grow, so we can support even more people across the UK to live life on their terms.
Our purpose? Supporting people to live their best lives.
Our vision
A thriving organisation, enriching lives.
A provider of quality, life-enriching support.
A provider of support that is different for every individual.
An organic organisation that is current and adaptable.
A thriving organisation that reinvests into it's services.
Our values
Supporting rights, needs, choices & dreams.
Seeing the possibility to make a difference in all that we do.
Being financially responsible and economically sustainable.
Embracing new technology and innovation.
Appreciating every colleague's contribution.
Our History
At We Change Lives, our journey has always been shaped by the people we support – and the changing needs of the community around us. In recent years, we’ve grown with purpose and confidence, expanding both our service offer and geographical reach, all while strengthening our expertise so we can support people with increasingly complex needs.
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In recent years, we’ve made bold and strategic moves in line with our ambition to deliver more complex needs support. In 2023 and 2025, we completed the successful acquisitions of 3L Care and Creative Care – two respected providers with strong reputations in complex care. These services brought in even more specialisms into our organisation, including support for acquired brain injury (ABI) and behaviours that challenge, alongside extensive experience in positive behaviour support and complex case management.
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These acquisitions significantly expanded our organisational capability – not only widening our geographical footprint but also deepening the range of expertise within our teams. They represent a significant investment and demonstrate our strength as a provider that is financially stable, operationally resilient, and confidently growing in scale and complexity.
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In 2022, we renewed our strategy with a strong growth ambition that focuses on future high-acuity services and new supported living properties. That same year, we rebranded as We Change Lives – a name that reflects both who we are and what we do.
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One of our key areas of growth has been supported living. We first entered this space in 2012, supporting people with learning disabilities. Since then, we’ve steadily built on that foundation – and in the past two years alone, we’ve introduced a series of best-in-class, accessible bungalows, including three new developments. These homes have enabled us to support a wider range of needs and expand into new areas, with more specialist services still to come.
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In 2014, we grew again – this time by merging with Warrington Community Care, a well-respected local charity with a 25-year legacy of supporting people with enduring mental health needs. This brought new skills and strengthened our ability to offer a broader range of care and support.
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Our rich history starts back in 1991. We were first founded as Warrington Community Living following the closure of New Church Hospital for people with learning disabilities. From the very start, our mission was clear: to help people live full, independent lives in their communities. That same year, we acquired Heathside, our first residential home for older people, and later expanded with the development of The Mews in 2006, both of which we still run today.
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From those early beginnings to where we are now, we’ve always grown with purpose – adapting our services, expanding our expertise, and staying focused on what matters most: the people we support.
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Our track record is proven.​
Our future is focused.​
And our commitment to helping people live their best lives has never been stronger.