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.
EPOC Volunteer Update – 2nd December 2016
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EPOC Volunteer Update – Riseholme College Event – 9th November 2016
Here's an update from our volunteer Lorraine, about an event at Riseholme College they recently attended: "Today, we spoke to approximately 200 people, and handed out almost 1000 pieces of informative literature and promotional material. It was a busy and very...
Moving on – Pastures new for developmentplus
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EPOC Volunteer Update – St Giles Winter Warmer Day – 4th November 2016
Here's the latest from our EPOC Volunteers, Sue and Ron, about their recent information stand at the St Giles Winter Warmer Day. "This event was held in the St. Giles Community Centre on Swift Gardens. It was organised for the residents of St. Giles by the...
EPOC Volunteer Update – Lincoln Central Market – 4th November 2016
Here's the latest update from our EPOC Volunteer, Lorraine, about the monthly stall at Lincoln Central Market: "Today we spoke to 33 people. I spoke to an older man who told me he was recovering from stomach cancer. He had an operation, followed by chemotherapy and is...
EPOC Volunteer Update – St Giles Family Fun Day – 28th October 2016
Our EPOC Volunteers Sue and Ron attended the St Giles Family Fun Day this week. Here's an update as to how they got on... "This event was held in the St. Giles Community Centre on Swift Gardens. It was organised for the youth and families of the Community, as the...
A Step in the Right Direction Programme (STEPS) – A first quarter update
by Denise Benetello, Development Worker on the STEPS Programme This is the first time that we have received funding to offer ‘A Step in the Right Direction’ Programme (STEPS) on a city wide basis. Previously it has been ward specific. This has proved to be much easier...
EPOC Volunteer Update – Tesco stand – 13th October 2016
Here's the latest update from our Lorraine, Sue and Ron, about their regular monthly stand at Tesco, on Wragby Road in Lincoln: "Today, we managed to speak to 130 people. Again we gave out quite a lot of the Blue Boxers to the men, and also to some of the ladies for...
EPOC Volunteer Update – Moorland Community Centre “Over 50’s and Vulnerable Groups” Event – 11th October 2016
Here's an update from EPOC volunteers, Lindsey, Ron and Sue about their stand at the Over 50's and Vulnerable Groups event at Moorland Community Centre: "There were quite a number of other agencies at the event, including Dementia, Age UK and many more. Because of...
EPOC Volunteer Update – Lincoln Central Market – 7th October 2016
Here's the latest update from our EPOC Volunteers, who hold a regular stand at Tesco on Wragby Road in Lincoln: "The market is still exceedingly quiet, but we still managed to speak to 16 people. A couple walk by and I spoke to the lady, who said that her husband has...
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Project Compass is able to continue its vital work supporting those sleeping rough in Lincoln
Local charity, Developmentplus, is today celebrating after being awarded combined funds of £180,000 from the Charity of Sir Richard Whittington and the Tudor Trust to continue its work with those sleeping rough in Lincoln. The charity, based in Lincoln, will use the...
8 Lincoln Charities celebrate after receiving £701,427 from the Government Community Renewal Fund
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