Our Mission
The Unicorn Preservation Society – who we are and what we do.
HMS Unicorn is an Accredited Museum and part of National Historic Ships UK’s National Historic Fleet.
It is owned and operated by The Unicorn Preservation Society, which was formed in 1968 and is charged with the conservation and preservation of HMS Unicorn as a Museum and Heritage Asset. The Society is a registered charity in Scotland, registration number SC002771 and is constituted as a Company Limited by Guarantee, registration number SC046145.
Mission
Our mission is to deliver a world class museum experience, work continuously to safeguard the future of HMS Unicorn, and care for our collections while making them accessible to all.
Vision
Our vision is to inspire those who visit and work with us, offering lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.
Values
Values
Inclusive
We cultivate a friendly, respectful environment on board the ship, proactively seeking, welcoming and including individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, races, religions, gender identities and sexualities.
Passionate
We are enthusiastic and proactive in caring for HMS Unicorn, sharing its history, and inspiring people now and into the future.
Ambitious
We consistently exceed expectations and do not let our limited resources stop us achieving sector-leading work.
Collaborative
We actively engage with partners, groups and people ensuring that we are a key part of our community in Dundee and beyond.
Kind
We prioritize compassion and empathy, treating our visitors, staff, volunteers and others with understanding and a genuine desire to help.
Fair Work First Statement
The Unicorn Preservation Society are committed to ensuring our work place supports and meets the standard of Fair Work First.
We aim to achieve this by:
- Creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace through upholding our organisation’s values, hiring through employability programming and creating opportunities for volunteering, placements and employment through engagement with our partners.
- Investing in our workforce’s individual development and welfare through supporting professional development training opportunities and providing access to external Mental Health advice & support.
- Supporting payment of the Real Living Wage as a minimum standard.
- Not using zero-hours contracts.
Values
Values
Inclusive
We cultivate a friendly, respectful environment on board the ship, proactively seeking, welcoming and including individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, races, religions, gender identities and sexualities.
Passionate
We are enthusiastic and proactive in caring for HMS Unicorn, sharing its history, and inspiring people now and into the future.
Ambitious
We consistently exceed expectations and do not let our limited resources stop us achieving sector-leading work.
Collaborative
We actively engage with partners, groups and people ensuring that we are a key part of our community in Dundee and beyond.
Kind
We prioritize compassion and empathy, treating our visitors, staff, volunteers and others with understanding and a genuine desire to help.