Event
Join us for an inspiring networking visit to the Ermine Library & Community Hub and the Ermine Exchange, cornerstones of the Lincoln North Community Hub Partnership, where collaboration is creating real, measurable impact through a UKSPF funded project.
Why Attend?
This event is a unique opportunity to:
Explore how partnership working is extending reach and deepening impact across a community.
Hear from project leads and practitioners about inclusive programmes tackling social isolation and social inequality.
Visit the Ermine Library & Community Hub, a vibrant, inclusive space where local people come together to learn, connect, and lead change, hear about the free activities, hosted services, and meaningful volunteering opportunities that build confidence and strengthen community involvement
Visit the Ermine Exchange Wellbeing Café, a safe, welcoming space offering grassroots mental health support, peer connection, and community-led activities.
See impact in action real stories of community impact and inclusive engagement.
What You’ll Experience:
Guided tours of the Ermine Library, the outdoor area and then onto the Ermine Exchange
Talks from project leads, practitioners on partnership working and community engagement
Networking, Coffee, and conversation at the Ermine Exchange (hot drink vouchers provided)
Talks from:
Sarah Moseley and Lauren West (Lincoln Bishop University)
Simon Nicholl (Alive Church)
Paul Carrick (City of Lincoln Council)
Whether you’re a community organiser, social enterprise, funder, or simply passionate about inclusive development—this event will leave you inspired and equipped to make a difference.
Sessions though the Greater Lincolnshire Social Economy Academy are primarily aimed at Staff, Volunteers, Trustees and Board members of Voluntary, Community, Faith, Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, we also welcome purpose driven organisations with a clear social or environmental mission.
Organisations must have a registered business address operating in an eligible geographical district area & complete a business enrolment form.
Organisations in the following areas are eligible to enrol and participate in GLSEA sessions:
City of Lincoln
North Kesteven
South Kesteven
East Lindsey
West Lindsey
Boston
South Holland
North East Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire
In addition to booking a ticket on Eventbrite, you will be required to complete a Business Enrolment Form to confirm eligibility and provide data required by our funders.