Value proposition

UK charity helping people with chronic illness and their carers - the invisible talent pool - find meaningful work.

Astriid is a UK charity that connects people with long-term conditions (and carers) with meaningful work and amazing employers. Are you ready to diversify your workforce and discover the UK's Invisible Talent Pool?

Founded by David Shutts OBE following his cancer diagnosis, we believe that the value of work is far more than the wages paid. Employment provides routine, a sense of normality, challenges and rewards, and when approached correctly, can also facilitate a greater sense of wellbeing.

We also work directly with employers and organisations, offering bespoke research, consultancy, talks, and training. We are subject experts in inclusive working, especially for those with Energy Limiting Conditions, and many of our small team who live with long-term conditions are experts by experience too.

We’re a small charity with huge ambitions. Our mission is to make working practice more inclusive for people with long-term conditions, but we rely on donations, fundraising and volunteering to help make this a reality. If you would like to support our work, we’d love to hear from you!

charity, volunteering, fundraising, recruitment, Remote working, Flexible working, diversity and inclusion, chronic illness, and disability