Spirit Advocacy is a registered charity and was formed in late 2011, following a period of management re-organisation for HUG (Action for Mental Health) and People First Highland, SPIRIT Advocacy is the management and employment body for both organisations.

Governed by a board of directors, all of whom act in a voluntary capacity, and which includes representatives from HUG and People First Highland. SPIRIT’s mission is to help HUG and People First Highland to grow as good, well-run user-led advocacy collectives.