About us
Engagement and empowerment are at the heart of what we do
Our Life are community engagement specialists.
We carry out high-quality public participation processes, research and training designed to involve people in decisions and issues that directly affect them and the areas in which they live.
Our expertise is in creating a dialogue between people and decision-makers, empowering them to work together and giving them the skills and confidence to influence and deliver change.
Who we are
Our Life is made up of experienced professionals whose skills range from engagement techniques through to research, policy development, campaigns development, public relations and evaluation.
To oversee the running of the organisation, we have a great Board, represented by people from different backgrounds and with a range of skills and competencies. This diversity really helps in our approach to community engagement.
Our history
Our Life was created by NHS North West in 2007 as the "Living Longer, Living Better, Caring More" programme and was subsequently rebranded Our Life.
In February 2009, we became an independent Industrial and Provident Society for the benefit of the community, campaigning on wellbeing and health issues. Read about our work to tackle barriers to better wellbeing and health here.
Our campaigning work has enabled us to become specialists in delivering high quality products and services that enable citizen-led action on wellbeing and health.
How we are financed
Our Life's initial funding came from a start-up grant from NHS North West.
We now generate income from providing community engagement processes, training in engagement techniques and policy research services.
Our profits are re-invested in supporting community-led action on wellbeing and health in the North West.
Our clients
Our Life has a varied client list including local authorities, Primary Care Trusts, Housing Associations and other community sector organisations.
Our Life has been commissioned for the second year running to provide ad-hoc policy development, analysis and research services to all the Primary Care Trusts in the North West.
