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

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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.

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💼 Join our Board!Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have experience in social investment, enterprise, business, or housing?We’re currently looking for a new business-focused trustee to complement our fantastic board. developmentplus is a Lincoln-based charity with over 27 years’ experience supporting people to thrive, not just survive.If you can spare up to 2 days a month and want to play a pivotal role in shaping our future, we’d love to hear from you!👉 Find out more on our website: developmentplus.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/ ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 Trustees’ Week Spotlight! 🌟As part of our celebrations this #TrusteesWeek, we’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our Board of Trustees — Amanda Spalding! 💛Amanda returned to Lincoln in 2023 after an inspiring career across the public and third sectors in the UK and Australia. She’s held senior leadership roles including Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Enterprise and Director of Development & Environment at North Lincolnshire Council. She’s also served as a non-executive director for numerous organisations — from Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club to the Prince’s Youth Business Trust.Amanda says she’s “delighted to use her skills to contribute to such an important organisation as developmentplus.” When she’s not supporting community impact, she enjoys watching sport and crocheting wonderfully quirky creations! 🧶✨We’re so excited to have Amanda on board as we continue to grow and deliver life-changing work across Lincolnshire. 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less
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