SHINE LOWESTOFT: A YEAR OF IMPACT AND INSPIRATION Shine has been a beacon of support for young people in Lowestoft, offering vibrant activities like drop-in sessions, cooking classes, and allotment projects. Thanks to funding from Douglas Wood, our allotment sessions now welcome home-educated young people and those needing accessible programming, creating hands-on learning opportunities each week. Beyond youth programmes, Shine has become a cornerstone for families and the community through its hub and community meal services. Our efforts even earned us a spot as a finalist at the Youth Matters Awards 2024! Through Suffolk’s Household Support Fund, we helped 110 households with essentials like energy bills, council tax, and vouchers for food and clothing. We also distributed slow cookers to help families cut costs and cook with ease. The festive season brought even more joy. With East Suffolk’s Cost of Living Community Grant, we served Christmas dinner to 18 individuals and, through Dunelm’s Delivering Joy Campaign, gifted 17 community hub regulars and 32 young people. In March 2025, we wrapped up our three-year Heritage Lottery Programme, which had young people diving into the evolution of British cuisine. They created a cookbook and hosted an exhibition for local leaders, including the town mayor—a highlight of the year.
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