By Kemi Ibironke
At Acts Trust, we engage people from different backgrounds in the community through our Restore programmes. The Cook & Craft session with Kemi is one of such which has been transformational, with lovely people from different backgrounds coming together to put an end to poverty by sharing tips on cooking on a budget.
By Simon Hawking
#LincolnshireDay saw Lincoln Cathedral lit up in the colours of our County’s flag last night. Did you see it? 🟢🔵🔴🟡
Polly shares about her experiences connecting with Acts Trust, from the CAP Money Management Course, to the Community Grocery, Slow Cooker Course and more.
As part of a city-wide effort to tackle Poverty in Lincoln, along with partners we have commissioned two reports; ‘Tackling Poverty in Lincoln’: A report for Lincoln Against Poverty’, created by LORIC for the Lincoln Against Poverty group, and ‘Lincoln’ – a study of the place and the people, created by Paul Hildreth for the Transform Lincoln group.
By Simon Hawking.
Foodbank Use in Lincoln has reduced by 20% compared to last year. We ask the important question: why?
We love fundraisers! Over the years we’ve had some wonderful people who have decided to do amazing things… and have take the opportunity to raise the profile of our work and raise some money!
To help you decide on your plans, here are some ideas and tips to kick-start your fundraising.
Good samaritans, who are making a real difference to people in need, have been presented with the city’s top honour – the Lincoln Civic Award.
Acts Trust CEO Simon Hawking received the striking silver award on behalf of the not-for-profit organisation and its 250 volunteers, from Lincoln Mayor Councillor Biff Bean at a special ceremony in the city’s historic Guildhall.
By Simon Hawking
How do you feel about the existence of food banks in the UK?
The Trussell Trust’s long-term goal to end the need for food banks is one that the general public agrees with: 77% think that food banks should not be needed in the UK. 93% that everyone should be able to buy enough food for themselves and their family. (YouGov).
By Simon Hawking
DAUNTED
That’s the word to describe how I felt during the Christmas period last year.
So much of what we’d been dreaming about for years with Acts was on the brink of happening and we knew that the next 12 months would be crucial.
By Joy Velykorodnyy
As the nights draw in, and our thoughts turn towards Christmas, we can often find ourselves worrying about how we are going to afford those little extras this year. Christians Against Poverty have helped thousands of people through their money course, and have now revamped and updated it. We will be running the updated course in the run-up to Christmas and more courses in the New Year.