About TA - Our Mission, Vision, Values and Goals

Tourettes Action is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families. Our staff, volunteers and supporters are engaged and energised in driving forward our mission. Everything we do is grounded in our community’s needs and informed by both the voices of our community and research-based evidence.

Our Vision

We want a world where people with Tourette syndrome are: accepted, supported and embraced. This is a world which enables people with the condition to reach their full potential.

Our Mission

• We will support and empower people living with Tourette syndrome, and their loved ones, through comprehensive advice and support.
• We will campaign to improve services, raise awareness and understanding of Tourette syndrome, and work to eliminate the stigma surrounding it.
• We will assist and promote essential research into Tourette syndrome.

Our Values

These values underpin everything that we do:

Empathy: We approach every person and situation with understanding, kindness, and genuine concern. We listen to our community, to support people with Tourette syndrome and their families in their hour of need.

Eradicate Stigma: We push to break the stigma of Tourette syndrome by educating the public and professionals, to enhance understanding and promote social acceptance of people living with the condition.

Empowering: We empower people with Tourette syndrome to be themselves and reach their full potential.

Equity: We create an environment where people from all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, and valued - creating a level playing field for all our members.

Ethical: We give impartial advice grounded in scientific and research-based evidence and operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.

Our Goals

Our goals are grounded in our community’s needs and informed by their voices.