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:
The foundation of our work is guided by our five Our Future principles.
Co-created locally with brilliant leaders through our ongoing work in NE Lincs and our decades of experience and insight.
We work with the grain of the town. Not against it
We start from pride, not problems.
Change moves at the speed of trust.
We back local people to make decisions, not just fill out consultations.
We help money flow in ways that serve local priorities, not outside agendas.
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There are many variations of available but the majority have suffered alteration.
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.
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.
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.
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