Author: simon

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?

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).