On September 4th 2024, LEAP held its 30th Anniversary Celebration and AGM.

The event brought together our Lincoln and Gainsborough teams, along with local stakeholders, trustees and tenants of LEAP.

Heidi Walton, CEO of LEAP, had this to say about the celebration:

“I am so proud to be a part of this great local charity as it celebrates its 30th anniversary, for which, none of this would be possible without the support of stakeholders, loyal staff, and dedicated Board of Trustees. My personal thanks to all those who helped us celebrate this momentous occasion and a massive thank you to Angela Andrews, CEO of the City Council, for being our special guest of honour.”

During the celebration, a video was showcased to all attendees. It featured LEAP’s current work and team members, as well as the extensive work and staff contributions made throughout LEAP’s 30 years of service. Click below to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6X2L03Mqjk

Celebrating LEAP’s 30 years of service wouldn’t have been possible without recognising the hard work of our teams in Lincoln and Gainsborough. As such, Heidi Walton, alongside Angela Andrews handed out the following awards:

Staff Awards

Vision Award – Lincoln – Patricia Robinson

Vision Award – Gainsborough – Geraldine Nicholson

Values Award – Lincoln – Sammy Stubbs

Values Award – Gainsborough – Shannon Parker

Special Recognition Award – Vicki Wood

Long Service Awards

5 Year Award – Patricia Robinson

10 Year Award – Sarah Bliss

10 Year Award – Kay Young

10 Year Award – Paul Southwell

Trustee Awards

Hannah Spencer – 1994-2024

Lisa Whitelam – 2008-2024

We’d like to thank all those who attended the celebration and everyone who has worked, volunteered or supported LEAP throughout its 30 years of service. Without you all, LEAP’s work would not have been possible.

Here’s to the next 30 years!