Open House 2026: Growing the Future Together
In early March, over 200 people came together in Grimsby for Open House – two days built around a single idea: that lasting change in a place happens when people come together with shared purpose, and keep coming back. The room reflected that ambition. Attendees came from community organisations, local businesses, the NHS, national foundations, […]
Growth, Grit and Opportunity – Mark Webb’s Speech at Open House 2026
At Open House 2026, Mark Webb, Managing Director (The Business Hive) delivered the following opening speech. He set out the vision, energy and determination shaping Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, highlighting the qualities that are driving the town’s transformation: Growth, Grit and Opportunity. Below is Mark’s full speech. “Growth, Grit and Opportunity Today I want to […]
Open House 2026 – Celebrating People Making a Difference
Listen to the audio. Open House 2026 brought together brilliant people building a thriving future for Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire and communities right across the country. During Open House, Steve Cole (Panahpur) asked a simple question: Who would you shout out in your community? What followed was powerful. People celebrated: Not just in Grimsby, North […]
Welcoming Crystal to Our Future
Crystal joins Our Future as North East Lincs Operational Lead, bringing experience in community leadership and engagement. Crystal specialises in creating the connections and conditions that help people, organisations and communities come together to shape a positive lasting future. She has extensive experience in community leadership, engagement and finding meaningful ways for people to connect […]
Grimsby & NE Lincs Home Wins: Back Your Hometown Are you from Grimsby or North East Lincolnshire, did you study in the area? Or do you have family ties, but now live elsewhere? Home Wins is the network for people like you – those who want to stay connected to their roots and turn pride […]
Grimsby & NE Lincs Home Wins: Back Your Hometown Are you from Grimsby or North East Lincolnshire, did you study in the area?or do you have family ties, but now live elsewhere? Home Wins is the network for people like you – those who want to stay connected to their roots and turn pride into […]
Our Future secures legal expert in partnership with regions’ leading firm
A senior lawyer from Wilkin Chapman will be joining Our Future and working with leaders across North East Lincolnshire to build a thriving future in the region. Our Future is a charity working for local and national renewal by creating a supportive ecosystem and backing people who contribute to building a flourishing future for the […]
Our Future Open House 2023 – Five Key Themes from Grimsby Event
[EVENT CLOSED] 120 people came together on November 14th and 15th to celebrate the work happening across Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire and support each other in collectively building the future of the area. The event united people working across business, government, charity, philanthropy, and academia from Grimsby, the wider region, and across the country. […]
Turning Conversation into Action – Blundell Park
(EVENT CLOSED) Turning Conversation into Action at Blundell Park Date: 19th September Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Blundell Park Join us for an inspiring event dedicated to empowering the people of Grimsby who are taking initiative and shaping the future of our town. “Turning Conversation into Action” is about supporting those who aren’t waiting for permission […]
NE Lincs Home Wins Network: Connect & Support
(EVENT CLOSED) Join Us for “Home Wins” – A Community Zoom Call on September 11th! Date: September 11th Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Platform: Zoom Are you a member of the Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire diaspora? Do you have a special place in your heart for this charming town? We invite you to join our “Home […]
