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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 – 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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7 hours ago

FREE OR DONATION WELCOMEWe no longer need our printer/photocopier/scanner.Still in working order.Get in touch with the office if you are interested T - 07508292808E - enquiries@developmentplus.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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8 hours ago

Celebrating Ian and the Impact of STEPSSince 2020, Ian Enright has led our highly successful STEPS project, most recently funded through Shine, supporting people to make positive changes in their lives.Over the past six years, Ian has helped around 250 people move forward by supporting them to access training, volunteering opportunities, and employment.His support has also gone far beyond this, advocating for people with housing and benefits issues, including PIP applications, and helping those experiencing poor mental health to connect with the support and services they need.Ian’s care, commitment and passion in his role as Development Worker have made a real difference to so many people.Now that the project has come to an end, Lynsey and the whole team want to say how incredibly grateful for everything Ian has brought to this role. ... See MoreSee Less
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