Abbey Access Training is a charity-based provider in the City of Lincoln delivering programmes of employability focused on construction, catering and retail that includes classroom and practical activities. The Centre also delivers a broad range of community-based activities and programmes, including healthy cooking and eating, bakery therapy, maths and English classes and bespoke programmes to meet the needs of the community.
The Network Lincoln provides careers advice and guidance to the young people of Lincoln City and is well established and expanding due to the high demand of young people in the City needing careers advice and guidance services since the pandemic. The Network delivers a holistic approach to young people, dealing with housing, mental health, addiction problems and the whole range of barriers faced by young people.
Developmentplus is a charity-based organisation delivering health and well-being services to people across the city and are well placed to be part of this partnership application. They have a history of bringing communities and individuals together and helping them overcome their barriers and moving them forward in their lives and prospects into employment.
Bridge Church is a community organisation who are based on Portland Street and the Bracebridge Area. The Portland Street site is a newly developed mental health hub with facilities for a whole range of activities, with an area specially focused on young people. Their space is being utilised by other partners, confirming the effective partnership relationship in place.
LEAP Is a registered charity and social landlord delivering housing and support services to homeless vulnerable young people and adults in Lincoln and Gainsborough. With over 25 years’ experience of delivering housing related support and maintaining a contract with the county council for 19 years, the charity has built an excellent reputation locally over time and has built a prosperous property portfolio.
Lincoln City Foundation is a registered charity based in Sincil Bank aiming to inspire individuals by providing opportunities for children, adults, and older people to achieve their potential, using their unique brand and reach of Lincoln City FC to empower communities to improve their physical, social and mental wellbeing
Green Synergy is a Lincoln based charity that uses community gardening and horticultural therapy to help improve people’s lives. They work in disadvantaged communities with vulnerable people including those living with mental health conditions, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, long-term health problems and unemployment. Gardening is used to build skills for life and work and improve mental and physical health and educate people about the environment, food and farming.
YMCA Lincolnshire exists to provide opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive and flourish. They believe that every person is of equal value and should be given the support to ensure that they reach their full potential. Their work covers homlessness and housing provision, youth service and a wide programme of Community Development, childcare, corporate, conference and activity provison. They aspire to work across the whole county and to have a positive impact through our work on people’s Mind, Body and Spirit.