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    • Art, Music, Dance
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    • Kids & Teens
    • Support Groups
    • Life Skills
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    • Forthcoming Events
    • Village Round-Up
    • Useful Numbers
    • Community Room Hire
    • Places of Worship
    • Contact

  • Home
  • Art, Music, Dance
  • Wellbeing
  • Meet Ups
  • All things Green
  • Interest Groups
  • Sport
  • Kids & Teens
  • Support Groups
  • Life Skills
  • Free things to do
  • Gainsborough Hubs
  • Forthcoming Events
  • Village Round-Up
  • Useful Numbers
  • Community Room Hire
  • Places of Worship
  • Contact

Life Skills Courses in Gainsborough.

CLIP.

CLIP (Community Learning In Partnership) has been working in Gainsborough since 2008.

CLIP (Community Learning In Partnership).

"CLIP has been working in Gainsborough since 2008 and we are lucky to be located in a fantastic building next to the river. We offer a programme for 16-18s called FLARE as well as accredited and non-accredited courses for adults.” Most classes are funded and are free of charge. Others may incur a  small charge towards the cost of materials.

Sample courses at CLIP Jan/Feb 2025.

If you are looking to increase your skills for the workplace or want to find something new to take up then CLIP is the place for you. New classes are regularly launched. 

Improve your English & Maths at CLIP in Gainsborough.

Improve your English & Maths at CLIP.

 From Entry Level to Level Two Functional Skills courses we can help you to take that next step in your journey. Get in touch to find out more: info@cliplearning.com  

Community Warm Space - another CLIP initiative.

 To find out more visit www.cliplearning.com  or FB CLIP Gainsborough for details of the latest courses or tel 01427 677377.  CLIP are based at The Bridge Learning Centre, 142 Bridge Street, Gainsborough DN21 1LP.

Employment Plus.

Run by The Salvation Army, Employment Plus offers free and confidential support to boost opportunities in the employment market.

Support is ongoing also for those in the workplace looking to improve their prospects. Sessions are held at Gainsborough library on Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Employment Plus focuses on providing practical advice at all stages of job searching including help with CV writing, interview tips and IT training.

Employment Plus focuses on providing practical advice at all stages of job searching including help with CV writing, interview tips and IT training.

Support is ongoing also for those in the workplace looking to improve their prospects. Sessions are held at Gainsborough library on Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Employment Plus focuses on providing practical advice at all stages of job searching including help with CV writing, interview tips and IT training.

Benefits, Housing, Budgeting and Debt advice is also on offer. Support is also available for those with relationship issues.

Support is ongoing also for those in the workplace looking to improve their prospects. Sessions are held at Gainsborough library on Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Support is ongoing also for those in the workplace looking to improve their prospects. Sessions are held at Gainsborough library on Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Support is ongoing also for those in the workplace looking to improve their prospects. Sessions are held at Gainsborough library on Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Support is ongoing also for those in the workplace looking to improve their prospects. Sessions are held at Gainsborough library on Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Support is ongoing also for those in the workplace looking to improve their prospects. Sessions are held at Gainsborough library on Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

IT Support at Gainsborough Library.

Want to learn how to use a computer, send an email or compose a letter?

Free One to One Support is on offer at Gainsborough Library.

Need some free IT support? Slots are on Mon and Tues between 10am - 1pm at Gainsborough library.

Slots are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am - 1pm. Speak to a member of staff or phone 01522 782010 to book your place.

Gainsborough Library is in Cobden Street adjacent to the Old Hall.

Gainsborough Library is in Cobden Street adjacent to the Old Hall.

Leap - 142 Trinity Street.

Leap is a registered charity.

Leap is a registered charity and social landlord providing homes and support for homeless and vulnerable individuals.

Leap offers a range of advice sessions.

It runs community projects for local people and has regular FREE drop-in sessions including advice on housing, benefits, job searching support, and workplace issues.

Community project coming up 15th April.

Leap has also led many initiatives in Gainsborough over the years to enhance their local community around Trinity Street. One of their latest projects is a FREE ceramics workshop to create a display for their hub coming up in April.

Leap Community Hub.

 For more details of upcoming sessions and services Leap offers,  visit the hub in Trinity Street, or website

https://www.leap.uk.com or Facebook Leap Community Hub Gainsborough, or ring 01522 563530.

Lindsey ageUK.

Fraud & Scam awareness support. Be one step ahead. Advice given for online fraud, rogue traders, email scams and cold callers.

Free One to One Support is on offer at Gainsborough Library.

Support to feel comfortable and confident using modern day technology. Equipment loan also available.

Energy efficiency advice and tips to stay warm in winter.

Lindsey ageUK operates throughout East Lindsey, West Lindsey and North Lincolnshire. To find out about any of the services provided visit www.ageuk.org.uk/lindsey or email info@ageuklindsey.co.uk or phone 01507 524242.

Recovery College.

The Recovery College serves the whole of Lincolnshire including Gainsborough.

The Recovery College serves the whole of Lincolnshire.

The Lincolnshire Recovery College provides FREE educational courses about mental health, recovery and wellbeing, to anyone aged 16+ who lives, works and studies in Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. 


The Recovery College offers a range free  educational courses available in Gainsborough and online.

All courses are free.

“We offer a range of educational courses which have been co-produced by experts with lived experiences together with experts from healthcare and education."


The Recovery College core team of tutors/practitioners &  volunteers deliver the courses.

Sample courses available November 2023.

"Our core team of tutors/practitioners and volunteers deliver the courses, along of course with student participation. 

The courses promote hope, control and opportunity and include helpful tips for students to try out for themselves .” 

For details of free Recovery College courses available in Gainsborough and online ring 01522 309333.

Sample courses available November and December 2023.

For more details visit:      Lincolnshire Recovery College -   lpft.nhs.uk    

Contact details – email lpft.recovery.college@nhs.net

phone 01522 309333 (Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm).

Riverside Training.

Riverside Training Gainsborough offer a range of opportunities that encourage personal development.

Riverside Training.

 “We offer a range of opportunities that encourage personal development and training, helping people realise their full potential. We’ve been around since 2005 and been a part of Acis Group since 2020”. For more details visit their website www.riverside-training.org.uk , or email enquiries@riverside-training.org.uk or phone  01427 677 277. 

Courses available Jan/Feb 2025.

           There are plenty of opportunities to enhance job prospects and learn new skills. Courses change each month so keep on looking! 

"We have lots of courses that can help you build positivity and resilience into your day-to-day."

Think Positive!

Be amazed at what Riverside Training can do for you!

 "Don't forget that we have lots of courses that can help you build positivity and resilience into your day-to-day. Just chat to the team."

enquiries@riverside-training.org.uk 

Be amazed at what Riverside Training can do for you!

Be amazed at what Riverside Training can do for you!

 They are  open Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm.  The centre is on the 1st Floor, 11-23 Market Street.

Skills 365.

Skills365 is an online training and learning provider funded by Lincolnshire County Council.

Skills365.

Skills365 is an online training and learning provider funded by Lincolnshire County Council. Their courses are free and are available to anyone living or working in Lincolnshire aged 19yrs plus.

Improve your job seeking prospects with Skills 365. Free tutor support is provided.

All courses are free.

Improve your job seeking prospects. It is very simple to enrol and free tutor support is provided online, via chat, email or phone.  

Skills 365 courses  are available at Gainsborough library.

Courses are available at Gainsborough library.

The courses cover a wide range of subjects including I.T, Maths, Body Language and Budgeting Skills. A certificate is awarded at the end of every completed course to further enhance CV’s.

Coming up in Gainsborough Library Jan & Feb 2025.

The next round of courses to be held at Gainsborough library begin in January 2025 have just been announced. For more details visit  https://newskills365.com or phone 01522 275033, email hello@newskills365.com

Voluntary Centre Services.

If you are considering voluntary work Voluntary Centre Services can help. VCS have a wide of slots.

Build on Your Skills.

 Voluntary Centre Services offers training for staff and volunteers in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, on a wide range of topics.

All Voluntary Centre Services training courses are free.

All courses are free.

For more information of the range of courses available via the service visit their website   

www.voluntarycentreservices.org.uk

 Voluntary Centre Services offer support for new community groups setting up.

Training for Groups available.

Setting up a new community group can be daunting with much to learn and understand.

Voluntary Centre Services serve Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey.

Get in touch.

The VCS can help and advise on all aspects and offer training. For more details visit   

www.voluntarycentreservices.org.uk or phone 01427  613470.

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