Big Issue Changemakers 2024 – Our Future Recognised
We are thrilled to be collectively recognised as Big Issue Changemakers of 2024. It is a testament to the amazing group of people who have got together across NE Lincs and across the country to back each other, play their part and build a better future. You can find out more about why we were […]
Grimbarians Making Change Happen
In this new publication, Grimbarians C.I.C. capture a year of stories of the change underway across Grimsby, and the brilliant people making it happen. Our Future and Grimbarians share a love for Grimsby and a desire to tell a new story about the town. The stories in this publication highlight some brilliant initiatives, and viewed […]
Reigniting a 400 year old relationship
Over 400 years ago Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge bought land in Cleethorpes. They even owned the land on which Blundell Park, Grimsby Town’s ground, is on. There is a long-standing connection between the College and the town. Sidney Sussex College are keen to contribute to the change underway in the town and hosted the […]
Rebalance Power and Empower Citizens – Our Future
Currently, most people living in de-industrialised communities are powerless to shape the decisions made about their areas. John Boswell, John Shillick and colleagues at University of Southampton write that deindustrialised communities are: “…‘held back’ by a systemic lack of power. Local people have lost effective control over their lives, livelihoods, and the future development of their […]
Grimsby Together History Walk:
(EVENT CLOSED) By Ava Hodson The Our Future history walk attracted over twenty walkers from a range of backgrounds, including community work, charity, architecture, local politics. It offered a chance to have conversations about personal connections to the town, history, experience, and how Grimsby could and should be improved in the future. It started with […]
