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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 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.

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...

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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...

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💫 Our social enterprise, Lumina, is hosting a special event to raise funds for the amazing work done by developmentplus! 💫Join us for Sleep Well for Christmas — a peaceful evening of meditation and mindfulness designed to help you relax and recharge before the festive season. 🌙✨🗓 Monday 24th November 2025🕢 7:30 – 9:00 PM📍 Sleaford Golf Club, Willoughby Rd, Greylees, Sleaford NG34 8PLFacilitated by Stuart Couling, this calming session will help you:🧘 Reduce stress and anxiety😴 Improve your sleep💆‍♀️ Find some pre-Christmas calm🎟 Tickets: £12 (+£0.30 service fee)All proceeds go directly to support developmentplus and their incredible community projects.👉 Buy your ticket today or share this post to help us raise more for a great cause![www.lumina.uk.com/event-details/sleep-well-for-christmas] ... See MoreSee Less
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💙 Today is National Philanthropy Day! 💙At developmentplus, we’re proud to celebrate a day that shines a light on the power of giving, compassion, and community spirit.Philanthropy isn’t just about donating money — it’s about people helping people, giving time, skills, and kindness to make our communities stronger. Every act of generosity, big or small, helps create real and lasting change. 🌍✨Here at developmentplus, we see philanthropy in action every day — through our amazing supporters, funders, and community members who help us support vulnerable adults across Lincolnshire. Whether it’s helping someone who’s been sleeping rough, rebuilding confidence after prison, or offering wellbeing support, your kindness makes it all possible. 🙌Today, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supports us — you are the heart of what we do. 💚Let’s keep spreading kindness, lifting others up, and showing how giving back transforms lives.#NationalPhilanthropyDay ... See MoreSee Less
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