ZENfest
Not long to go now!!
Saturday 22 August 2026
Lincoln Arboretum
We are getting ready for our annual wellbeing festival which for the first time is being held in Lincoln.
There will be a whole host of wellbeing activities, whether you are experienced or wanting try something for the first time.
You’re also welcome to just browse the stalls for free and if there are any tickets left on the day, book at the event. However booking is advisable as numbers are limited.
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 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.
* 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.
Bridging the Gap is now in year 2 of the current funding
Bridging the Gap is a reducing reoffending project, currently funded for three years by The Lottery, and is run by development workers, Kate Edgar and Graeme Willis. It is an intensive mentoring programme, supporting adults that have been involved in the criminal...
The Feel Good Project – a mindfulness course
The Feel Good Project is now in its second year, having had a very successful first year. This year it is funded by the Managed Care Network. During the first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown developmentplus held the Mindful Monday’s online wellbeing course, which proved...
developmentplus features in the latest Productivity Programme blog
Our CEO, Lynsey Collinson, features in the latest blog from Productivity Programme for Greater Lincolnshire, about the evaluation the programme allowed developmentplus to undertake, that secured three years of funding for Project Compass, our project that supports...
A Step in The Right Direction (STEPS)
developmentplus is delighted that thanks to recent additional funding from Community Asset Development Fund (CAD), the STEPS programme will be will be able to continue supporting people until at least March 2023. STEPS is an intensive coaching and mentoring...
Lincolnshire Neighbourhood Together Network (LNTN)Roadshow
The team from LNTN have been out and about meeting people in the local community. They recently had a stall at the Boultham Park Fair encouraging residents to get involved in their local Boards and Forums across the City. LNTN is a resident led group that supports the...
Museum of Mental Health – a Creative Summer project showcasing art and wellbeing activities across Lincoln
developmentplus have received funding through Lincolnshire One Venues (LOV) to organise a community event in September. It will be called the Museum of Mental Health and will be part of a larger initiative across the County called Creative Summer a programme of...
developmentplus is celebrating 25 years of supporting the people and communities of Lincolnshire
The Trustees, CEO and staff invited a whole range of people that have supported developmentplus over the last 25 years to help us celebrate. We were thrilled to see that so many were able to join us to mark this special occasion including Rev Andrew Vaughan, one of...
developmentplus хоче підтримати українців, які прибувають у Лінкольншир / developmentplus would like to support Ukrainians arriving in Lincolnshire
Через війну в Україні ми знаємо, що багато чудових людей Лінкольнширу відкрили свої домівки для понад 150 людей з України в рамках урядової програми «Дім для України». Оскільки наші нові мешканці звикають до незнайомого оточення і поселяються в Лінкольні, у...
developmentplus supports Mental Health Awareness Week
This annual event is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation and takes place 9-15 May 2022. This year’s theme is Loneliness which is something we can all feel at times but when it continues or affects our daily lives it can have an impact on our mental health....
We’re seeking a new Chair to the Board of Trustees here at developmentplus
Chair of Trustees Post If you want to play a pivotal role in the life changing work we do here at developmentplus, and can spare up to 4 days a month to volunteer with us, this could be the role for you. Developmentplus is embarking on a period of change following a...
Press Releases
Ted Horner-Timmins completes the Copenhagen Marathon in memory of Kirstie Clarke
Congratulations to Ted on completing the marathon on 5 May 2023 in an amazing 3 hours 20 minutes. Ted set himself the goal of running the marathon in celebration of Kirstie Clarke, who sadly passed away in September 2022. Kirstie was a Chaplain with the Integrated...
Would you like to support us by becoming a Trustee?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have the skills and expertise that you believe could positively impact a charitable organisation here in Lincoln. We are looking for Trustees to join us, ideally from a Human Resources background...
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