Dont Lose Hope

11/07/2025

If you are thinking of thanking a teacher, or teaching assistant, we have lots of nice gifts in store 😊

10/07/2025

On the first day we opened Brenda and Barbara (or the B's as they are affectionately known) walked into the cafe and offered their services to volunteer.

They have become a huge part of DLH, and have brought so much fun, and mischief every week for the past 6 years. Today they hung up their aprons as they are going to be taking more time enjoying their golden years.

We will miss them very much, but know they will be popping in to amuse us with tales of their new adventures.

Bren and Barb we love you 🧡

04/07/2025

Not only is Chloe an amazing manager, just look at her baking 😋

01/07/2025

We are starting our Empowerment workshops for women again this week. They are held monthly in the cafe. Please contact enquiries@dontlosehope.co.uk to book a place, or for more information. There is no charge for these workshops.

3rd July 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Self Esteem
7th August 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Self Care
4th Sept 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Assertiveness
2nd October 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Healthy Relationships
6th November 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Goal Setting

24/06/2025

✨ Don’t forget we are running our LGBTQIA+ social group this Thursday ✨

✨ Pop down 6-8pm to the cafe and meet new friends in a safe and inclusive safe

20/06/2025

When the charity started, the cafe was just a way of raising funds to support the counselling work.

We never imagined the impact it would have in it's own right.

We have 65 volunteers in the cafe, with 70% having additional needs .

We are proud to share that the cafe has recently been honoured with the "Inspiring Young People in the World of Work" Award by Lincolnshire County Council's InspireU.

This recognition highlights our commitment to mentoring and empowering young people, and reflects the positive outcomes seen in those who have volunteered with us—many of whom have progressed into employment, training, or further volunteering roles.

We would like to say a very special thank you to Chloe our cafe manager. Chloe has autism, and we truly belive this is her superpower. She is able to understand and support our neurodiverse volunteers, to thrive and believe in themselves. Chloe you are amazing 🥰

Also a very big thank you to all of our volunteers who encourage, support and look out for each other 🧡

04/06/2025

It's National Volunteers Week, and where would we be without our truly amazing army of volunteers who give up their time every single week to support others.

YOU ARE ALL AMAZING 🥰 THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS 🧡

03/06/2025

If you are planning a piercing please consider Lucy.

On Sunday 29th June I will be Piercing from 10am until 5pm to raise money for mental health. Suffering with mental health myself id like to help make a difference.. please message me to book in 🙏🌻
There will also be a cake sale 🍰🧁
Dont Lose Hope 💜
Boho Soul & Co.

30/05/2025

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Indiana & Rose for raising over £400, with a good old fashioned sponsored silence.

They managed to do this at school! Great work girls, you are stars 🌟

28/05/2025

First group tomorrow evening 29th May at 6pm 🏳️‍🌈

Starting on the 29th of May at the Don't Lose Hope Café 🌈