Gainsborough Stakeholder Network (GSN) is a network of residents, community groups, voluntary organisations, businesses and agencies, who have come together with a common purpose.

Misson Statement

The organisation will improve the quality of life for all communities within Gainsborough, promoting and creating balanced and positive social, economic and environmental change.

Aims

• To support each other
• To support others
• To develop and deliver projects as an organisation
• To be a strong advocate for the community of Gainsborough

Strategic Framework

With example projects

Strand 1 - Community Development

• Building the Gainsborough Stakeholder Network
• Community information / diary

Strand 2 - Culture

• Heritage Centre
• Footbridge
• St John's - Slum Gothic
• Festival

Strand 3 - Young People and Family Leisure

• Gainsborough Adventure Playground
• Extended Schools Initiative

Strand 4 - Environment

• Scrap Store
• Street Scene

Strand 5 - Health and Well-Being

• Community Dentistry
• Housing
• Disability Network

Principle Activities

Employs two Development Workers to deliver its own projects and support others (supervision and line management provided by LCDP).

Monthly meetings to share information on projects etc.

Circulates information of mutual concern.

Has been accepted as the Community voice in the proposed Gainsborough Masterplan delivery.

Future Plans 

To secure long-term funding for Development Workers and its own activities.

To broaden membership

To develop sub-groups around specific themes

To become a long-term owner of assets that are beneficial to the community