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Listen to Lynsey talk about her decision to run the Lincoln Santa Race on Sunday 14 December.

Every donation, no matter how small, will help developmentplus reach more people and create more opportunities.

To support Lynsey and make a donation please visit our JustGiving page.

Welcome

Our aim is to build a future where every person thrives, and no one just survives. We support people experiencing disadvantage in Lincolnshire to:

  • Build their trust and confidence – by providing a safe space where we listen/value what they have to say.
  • Develop their capacity and skills – by building on their strengths/aspirations and providing training to improve their economic prospects.
  • Improve their health and wellbeing – by providing a range of services to support mental health.
  • Engage and benefit from additional support – by encouraging service participants to speak out, and advocating for them as they seek specialist support about issues affecting their lives.

Our core delivery is based around two forms of activity:

1)           1-1 coaching and mentoring programmes and advocacy support working with beneficiaries from a broad background  including individuals with poor mental health, ex-offenders, individuals furthest from the employment market and rough sleepers.

2)           Creative, peer led, group sessions that provide an additional space for support, friendship, and creativity.

Supporting over 500 beneficiaries a year, our four main projects include:

  • Step in the Right Direction – a one-to-one coaching/mentoring programme
  • Bridging the Gap – a reducing reoffending project
  • Better Together – a collaborative project with two other charities in Lincoln offering a programme of mentoring and coaching, therapeutic garden-based activities, volunteering and training/work experience and support into employment.
  • Project Compass – our homelessness advocacy support project.

Our projects are supported by a team of 17 which includes 14 dedicated development workers who bring an array of skills to their roles and are all passionate about supporting people from all backgrounds in moving forward with their lives.

 

For more information on each of our projects visit the Our Projects section.

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Press Releases

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9 hours ago

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💙 We’re back at Lincolnshire Co-op Parklands this Wednesday afternoon! 💙Come and see us inside the Boultham Park Road Co-op this Wednesday 10th, between 12pm and 4:30pm — we’ll be chatting with customers and sharing how we support vulnerable adults across Lincolnshire.🛍️ We’ll also be fundraising and selling some lovely items made with care and purpose:🗓️ 2026 Calendars☕ Affirmation Mugs💌 Greeting Cards🌿 Thrive Card Packs – created by our group participants, packed with positive affirmations and wellbeing tips for better mental health 💫Every purchase helps us continue our work supporting people to thrive.👉 Come along, say hello, and help spread the word by sharing this post — together we can make a real difference in our community! 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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1 day ago

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🎉 Santa Run: 1 Week Left! 🎉We’re only ONE WEEK away from seeing Lynsey and our brilliant developmentPlus runners take to the streets in full festive style!Training is officially hitting its final stretch — and the excitement is building. 🎅🔥Every donation makes a difference and helps us continue providing crucial support to those who need it most.Support Lynsey’s fundraising here:👉 www.justgiving.com/page/lynsey-collinson-1Let’s make this last week count — go Team D+! 💙✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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