Our Charter

The NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Leeds has co-produced this charter with our stakeholders, in particular, our Early Researcher Community.

The Leeds BRC Charter sets out our vision and expected behaviours that we and our BRC family commit to, and which underpins all of our actions and activities.

Image of the NIHR Leeds BRC Charter. NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Logo. Charter text reads: NIHR Leeds BRC Charter As BRC members we are part of the NIHR Leeds BRC Community. We are recipients of public funding and are committed to upholding behaviours that reflect our values and accountability to our funders. We will: Respect. Foster a culture of mutual respect, honesty, openness, and transparency. Act with compassion, sensitivity, and kindness. Challenge bullying, harassment, and other inappropriate behaviours. Promote multidisciplinary working and respect the contributions of others. Include. Promote inclusivity and create equitable opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds and roles. Embed patients and the public in all that we do, in ways that work for them and are driven by a shared commitment to trust and respect. Commit to activities that actively address local and regional health inequalities and priorities. Collaborate. Develop strong working relationships both within and beyond the BRC. Promote teamwork, share knowledge and skills, and empower colleagues to make decisions. Celebrate and recognise both team and individual successes. Responsible. Act with integrity and accountability, taking responsibility for our actions. Take responsibility for our own personal and professional development. Support both our own career development and progression, and that of others. Communicate the impact of our activities to the public and our funders. Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities through world-class research.