Our values
- Collaboration
- Compassion
- Empowerment
- Equity
- Transparency
- Trust
Our vision
METRO’s vision is that health and wellbeing is universal; everyone can access high-quality empowering health and wellbeing services; oppression is eliminated, and identities are celebrated.
Our mission
We provide health and wellbeing services. We empower people and communities to develop personally and collectively, with a focus on marginalised communities. Key to our mission is partnership working and advocating for equity inside or outside of METRO.
Our goal
We will to harness the power of difference and diversity to inspire and support people and communities to realise their assets and potentials and aspirations.
Our history
METRO was established 1984 in response to the development of the Greater London Council's Lesbian & Gay Charter. Originally named The Greenwich Lesbian and Gay Centre, we provided telephone advice and support groups.
In 1994 we broadened our remit to work in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations serving LGBT people and those questioning their sexuality. In 2008, we began providing services to all people experiencing issues related to sexuality, identity, gender and diversity. Our services grew to extend across south-east London.
From our inception, we have always taken a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Our ability to create supportive environments depends not only on our strengths as an organisation, but also on our capacity to build alliances and partnerships that empower all people who confront discrimination because of their sexuality, gender, identity or HIV status.
In recent years, we have developed a range of services that support African people and communities affected by HIV, which have been consolidated and expanded since our merger with Harbour Trust in December 2010.