Spiritualist philosophy is based upon the Seven Principles, given to us from the world of Spirit by the pioneers of our movement, notably Emma Hardinge Britten, The concepts and original wording of the Seven Principles came through Emma's mediumship as she was inspired in 1871, by the communicating spirit of Robert Owen, (the co-founder of the Co-operative Movement and New Lanark Mills) to summarise the philosophy of Spiritualism in principles that all Spiritualists would agree. The Seven Principles are all interconnected and are:

1. The Fatherhood of God: All life springs from one eternal Divine Source which some call "God"

2. The Brotherhood of Man: We are all part of the universal creative force, one large human family in God.

3. The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels: The key principle of our religion. Spiritualism aims to prove that there is life after death and encourages the development of mediums who are able to communicate with the many loved relatives and friends in the spirit world. There are people in the spirit world who are dedicated to the welfare and service of mankind, some bring inspiration and guidance whilst others help with healing ministry.

4. The continuous existence of the human soul: After death the spirit continues in a different dimension, that we call the 'spirit world'

5. Personal Responsibility: We alone are responsible for own actions

6. Compensation and retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on earth: Spiritualists believe that this Sixth Principle is a natural law and has been expressed by others as, 'as you sow, so shall you reap' and happens here and now not just in the spirit world.

7. Eternal Progress open to every human soul: As life itself is eternal so things change and we all progress on our pathways.