Purpose and Values

Our Purpose:

To build and share knowledge about the histories of the Rowntree family, company and Trusts and their continuing relevance to the local, national and global challenges facing the world today.

Our work is informed by the following values:

Learning: We value historical exploration as a tool for navigating contemporary issues.

Rigour: We undertake and promote evidence based historical research.

Community: We root our work in a commitment to the value of community.

Inclusiveness: We uphold the value of exploring the histories of under-represented and marginalised people.

Collaboration: Working with others is at the heart of our work.

Openness: We are transparent in our work and communications.