Our Approach

Start with People. Build on Trust. Lead with Principles.

Change moves at the speed of trust.

That’s why our approach is rooted in relationships. Trust builds the foundation for everything that follows: honest conversations, shared purpose, and the confidence to take bold steps together.

Our approach is intentionally relational. We invest time in listening, earning trust, and building the conditions for people to lead with clarity, courage and connection.

Civic entrepreneurs are:

  • Locally rooted
  • Collaborative
  • Proactive
  • Visionary
  • Resourceful

what guides us

The foundation of our work is guided by our six Our Future principles.

Co-created locally with brilliant leaders through our ongoing work in NE Lincs and our decades of experience and insight.

Rooted in place, Building from Strength

 We work with the grain of the town. Not against it

money that works for place

We start from pride, not problems.

Put relationships first

Change moves at the speed of trust.

Back Local People to lead

We back local people to make decisions, not just fill out consultations.

Start Building the future today

We help money flow in ways that serve local priorities, not outside agendas.

connect ambition to opportunity

We help money flow in ways that serve local priorities, not outside agendas.

LOREM IPSUM

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LOREM IPSUM

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Turning principles into progress

Our principles come to life through the way we work. We back people already taking action, help grow collective momentum, and connect what’s happening locally to national networks and resources.

That means supporting civic entrepreneurs, building local structures, unlocking investment, and together – telling a new story.

We don’t just design programmes. We help create the ecosystem of support people need to shape the future of the hometowns they love.

Real change happens through relationships

 

This is where trust is built, energy is shared, and ambition creates a collective.

We bring people together across sectors and silos, nurture deep relationships, and help create the conditions where shared ownership can grow.

It’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: grounded, collaborative and human. That’s what makes it work.

 

Understanding The Model

A civic entrepreneur is someone who takes initiative to improve their community. They are motivated by social impact and community connection.

A civic hub is a space, group or institution that holds the shared vision of the town. It supports local leadership, enables participation and connects people and projects.

A long-term, community-controlled investment fund. It blends different funding sources and puts spending decisions into local hands.

Our model is designed and led locally. It is long-term and grows civic leadership rather than importing solutions.

No. Each town defines its own vision. We offer tools, support and learning, not a one-size-fits-all programme.