MERCi is an independent charity striving for the following values:
Social Justice: Trying to be inclusive and fair
Environment Sustainability: Working in way's that respect the earth's resources
Community Empowerment: Enabling people to shape the city where they live and work
Human-scale Development: Supporting genuine community-led initiatives to meet people's needs.
As a charity MERCi has enshrined its aims in a constitution and so works to promote:
For the public benefit, conservation and protection of the environment.
The advancement of education of the public about all aspects of the environment particularly with regard to the concept of sustainability.
A strong vision of what is meant by the term sustainability informs MERCi's work:
"Sustainability is a broad concept that promotes respect, understanding, co-operation and equality. Sustainable development is about solving social problems in a way that improves our local communities and enhances our global environment. And sustainability is about preserving not only the physical environment but also the quality of life for present and future generations."
