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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 16 which includes 13 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.

Press Releases

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BTG DW advert

Following the fantastic news that the National Lottery is funding our Bridging the Gap project to continue its work with people who have been in the criminal justice system we are looking for two more people to join our team.    Bridging the Gap is an intensive...

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Press Releases

BTG DW advert

BTG DW advert

Following the fantastic news that the National Lottery is funding our Bridging the Gap project to continue its work with people who have been in the criminal justice system we are looking for two more people to join our team.    Bridging the Gap is an intensive...

read more

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🌿✨ In celebration of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're reaffirming our commitment to supporting our team’s mental wellbeing by holding our annual Away Day! This week, we had an amazing time at Hill Holt Wood 🌳The day was packed with fun and relaxation, from playing woodland charades 🦊 to exploring the site with some bushcraft orienteering 🧭. We enjoyed a delicious meal 🍲 and wrapped up the day with a creative needle felting session led by the fabulous Ryan Smith 🎨 where we made adorable little pumpkins to turn into a garland for our office display 🎃 Thank you to the incredible staff at Hill Holt Wood for making it such a special day! 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #TeamWellbeing #HillHoltWood #WorkAndWellness #NeedleFeltingFun ... See MoreSee Less
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