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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 โ€“ by providing a safe space where we listen/value what they have to say.
  • Develop their capacity and skills โ€“ by building on their strengths/aspirations and providing training to improve their economic prospects.
  • Improve their health and wellbeing โ€“ by providing a range of services to support mental health.
  • Engage and benefit from additional support โ€“ 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)ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  1-1 coaching and mentoring programmes and advocacy support working with beneficiaries from a broad backgroundย  including individuals with poor mental health, ex-offenders, individuals furthest from the employment market and rough sleepers.

2)ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  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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๐ŸŒฟ A Few Places Still Available โ€“ Making Summer: Creativity & Wellbeing in Green Spaces ๐ŸŽจโ˜€๏ธLooking for a creative way to spend time this summer? We still have limited places available on our artist-led workshops at Boultham Park, Lincoln.From lino printing and monoprinting to willow sculpture, needle felting, journalling, drawing and more, these friendly sessions are designed to support wellbeing, creativity and connection in a beautiful green setting. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided.๐Ÿ“ Boultham Park, Old Bowls Pavilion, Lincoln๐Ÿ“… June & July workshops๐ŸŽŸ Booking essentialBy joining a workshop, you're not only investing in your own wellbeing and creativity โ€“ all profits go directly towards supporting the community work of Developmentplus, helping us continue to deliver projects that improve lives and strengthen communities across Lincolnshire.Places are filling up, so book now to avoid disappointment.Head over to www.lumina.uk.com/event-details/making-summer-2026 ... See MoreSee Less
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We've just had a planning meeting for our summer events.* Our month of 'Making Summer' activities return on 19 June. This is an opportunity to try some new art techniques such as willow weaving, needle felting and lino printing amongst others. You can find out more about these at www.lumina.uk.com/event-details/making-summer-2026* For the first time we will be attending the Heckington Show on 25 & 26 July - the biggest village fair in the country. We will be their celebrating all things developmentplus along with some activities to have a go at so please pop in and see us.* On 22 August we will be holding our annual ZENfest event. This year we have brought it to Lincoln and will be at the Arboretum all day. There will be sound baths, mindfulness, wellbeing talks and a whole range of stalls offering arts and crafts to buy. To book tickets visit - www.lumina.uk.com/wellbeingforallKeep an eye out on our website for more info - www.developmentplus.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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