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Uncategorised · 28 May 2026

The O’Flynn Foundation: Funding Mental Health Support in Northern Lincolnshire

“This isn’t about me. The credit belongs to the people we help, and to those who support our work.” Jayne Anne O’Flynn is the founder and trustee of the O’Flynn Foundation, a grassroots charity established in May 2022 with one goal: to improve access to mental health and wellbeing support for those who need it […]

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Uncategorised · 28 May 2026

Jenny Loughran: Changing the Narrative on Neurodivergence Through Autistic Revolution

“Autistic people aren’t broken. They’ve just been spoken about in the wrong language for too long.” Jenny Loughran is leading a quiet revolution — one rooted in truth, identity, and the power of language. As the founder of Autistic Revolution, Jenny is working to shift how society sees, speaks about, and supports neurodivergent people. Why […]

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Uncategorised · 28 May 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Health and Care Across North East Lincolnshire

Taking time to celebrate excellence isn’t just nice to have — it’s essential. Awards ceremonies shine a light on people who show up every day with compassion and commitment. They create a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you. And perhaps most importantly, they inspire others to keep going. The North East Lincolnshire Health […]

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Uncategorised · 28 May 2026

Bringing Grimsby’s History to Life: Martin Grant and Steve Drinkle’s Living Museum

Two friends. One vision. A town’s history brought back to life. Martin Grant and Steve Drinkle have known each other since they were teenagers. They’ve lived through different decades, travelled different paths — but they’ve always shared a deep love for Grimsby and its history. Now, after reconnecting over a pint, they’re on a mission […]

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Uncategorised · 28 May 2026

West Marsh Community Centre: A Local Hub Creating Real Change

When Chris Stanland stepped into his role as Community Development Manager at West Marsh Community Centre, he inherited both a challenge and an opportunity: to transform a much-needed local service hub into a thriving centre for grassroots-led change. Connected through Our Future “We didn’t want to be isolated. I knew we needed to be around […]

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Uncategorised · 28 May 2026

Building Community, One parkrun at a Time: Darren Rowe’s Vision for North East Lincolnshire

When Darren Rowe laced up his trainers in his mid-thirties, it wasn’t for a personal best or a medal — it was a bet with his wife to get healthier. What started as a personal challenge turned into a community movement that continues to ripple across North East Lincolnshire more than a decade later. From […]

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The movement in numbers

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Pulled in real-time from the Growing Together register. Updated whenever anything moves.

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387
residents directly involved in shaping the plan
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£312k
awarded through the Growing Together Fund to date
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23
community projects funded across the region
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6
heritage sites restored or reopened to the public

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