Mission
Blue Assist is a way of asking for help by people who have difficulty communicating, due to physical, cognitive or mental health problems. It has a distinctive logo on the free cards and space where people can write their message, or request. To help those who find reading hard there is a space for a picture. Or a free phone app can be used which has the added advantage of an emergency number.
Governing document
MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 19 NOV 2013AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 17/04/2015
Charitable objects
THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (THE OBJECTS) ARE: TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH COMMUNICATING THEIR NEEDS EITHER THROUGH DISABILITY, ILLNESS OR OTHER REASONS WITHIN THEIR IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS: A) PROMOTING THE USE OF THE BLUEASSIST SYMBOL; B) PROVIDE ANY NECESSARY TRAINING OR SUPPORT TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY, ILLNESS OR OTHER REASON TO USE THE BLUEASSIST SYMBOL TO COMMUNICATE AND ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY. C) PROVIDING ANY NECESSARY TRAINING OR SUPPORT TO ENABLE THE PUBLIC IN THE COMMUNITY WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM TO RECOGNIZE THE BLUEASSIST SYMBOL AND KNOW HOW TO ADJUST THEIR RESPONSE TO MEET THE USER’S NEEDS. D) DEVELOPING AND PRODUCING BLUEASSIST SUPPORT AND TRAINING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED TO BLUEASSIST USERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITHOUT PROFIT WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM. E) PUBLICISING BLUEASSIST THROUGH ADVERTISING, LOBBYING AND ENGAGING IN JOINT PROJECTS WITH OTHER CHARITIES AND ORGANISATIONS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE AND RECOGNITION OF THE VALUE OF THE BLUEASSIST SYMBOL.