Written by Ian Boyle

In recent years, foodbanks across the country, and most definitely ours here in Lincoln, have experienced growing demand as families and individuals face economic challenges. 

But 2024 may have sparked something at Lincoln Foodbank, where something has been happening that has bucked the recent trend… 

Two questions come to mind as I reflect on the fun run last Sunday.  Did you see the mass of Father Christmas’s there is Castle Square on Sunday?  Wonderful! That wasn’t one of the questions!  They were “How old are you?” and – I have now forgotten the other one – too old!  Oh yes – it was “Do you believe in Santa?”  Whatever you call him!

Moving towards Christmas can be a busy time here at Lincoln Community Grocery, as we seek to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our members. It is also a time of year where we often reflect on the year gone by and look forward with hope to what the New Year may bring.

Save the Date! Acts Trust is hosting a charity ball in 2025 to raise money to continue carrying out our mission to Empower People to End Poverty in the City of Lincoln. 

On 25th April 2025 we will descend upon the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel on Brayford Wharf in Lincoln for a masquerade ball including an auction, magician and many more opportunities to raise vital funds for our Charity. 

By Simon Hawking.

Foodbank Use in Lincoln has reduced by 20% compared to last year. We ask the important question: why?

This season, we’re sharing powerful stories from those impacted by the work of and Acts Trust, and we need your help to make a difference.

Today we are shining a light on the Restore project and the brilliant impact it makes through the courses.

“Thanks Acts, it’s made a difference. I did the CAP course, it’s amazing and it has given me confidence in myself.”

 What can you do? Your donations help provide food, support, and hope to families in need right here in our community. Each donation, big or small, goes directly to filling empty shelves and lifting heavy hearts.

Every Story Counts
Every can, every coin, every pound you give helps another family write a story of resilience and hope. Let’s make this #SeasonOfStories one to remember.

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This season, we’re sharing stories from people in our community whose lives have been impacted by the support of Acts Trust. Today, we’re honored to introduce you to one of our Night Light Cafe guests.

“If I didn’t come I would be stuck at home looking at the four walls and going stir crazy.”

Through Night Light Cafes our guest has received more than essentials; they found encouragement, guidance, and community support that helped them regain confidence and hope. 

Join us in creating more stories. This Season Of Stories, your support for Acts Trust means hope, resilience, and a second chance for the people in our community. Support Acts Trust Today!
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Since opening our Night Light Cafés, we have had the privilege of partnering with BGU University and accommodating some of their students on work placements. Over the years, we have been gifted with some exceptional students, who have brought some much needed support to our guests in the cafes. 

Over two years ago, as part of her Masters degree, one of our students looked at how a new cafe for the students could be opened on the campus at BGU and we were so excited that this came to fruition last year, thanks to University team partnering with Alive Lincoln North Church, who have their Sunday services there.  

Written by Bethan Lloyd:

As a charity working to empower local people to end poverty, we often reflect on the values that guide our work. While we embrace modern approaches to charitable giving and measure our impact through data and outcomes, there’s one traditional value that remains central to everything we do: honour. 

Honour often conjures outdated images of shiny-armoured knights on horseback rescuing damsels in distress, but what does honour mean in the context of our daily operations, and why do we hold it in such high regard?

How quickly time flies! We are nearing the end of school term 1 already. The start of a new academic year always brings about a fresh sense of reset and resilience to start the year off well. It might be that you have another go at your 2024 new years resolution – a final attempt to finally start going to the gym or start a new project or hobby. As the days grow shorter and the weather starts to turn dark, cold and wet it can be easy for this fresh resilience to wither away quickly. That’s why it is so important to remember your why. Why you do what you do and why you want to achieve a certain goal.