Improving Lives Notts

30/06/2026

We welcome back Naomi Roose to the Improving Lives Notts board, who now joins us in the role of Chair of Trustees.

Naomi moved to Nottingham in 1999 to attend Nottingham Trent University and fell in love with the city. She started working in the public sector in 1998 and has worked for the Department of Work and Pensions, Nottingham City Council, and most recently spent 16 years working in the NHS, predominately in mental health.

Naomi is an accomplished senior leader with extensive experience in service redesign and transformation, co-production with service users, and driving quality improvement in services.

Naomi has most recently led on neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD and Autism, across the Midlands region for NHS England, and has become a passionate advocate for improving access to services and expanding the service offer to better support children and adults.

Naomi said “Stepping into the role of Chair at Improving Lives Notts is a privilege and a responsibility I hold with deep commitment to our mission. Our charity has long been a lifeline for adults facing complex challenges across Nottingham, and I am dedicated to strengthening our governance, amplifying our impact, and ensuring we continue to deliver compassionate, person‑centred support. I also want to acknowledge the outstanding leadership of our previous Chair, Dr Mike Harris, whose steady guidance, and dedication have helped shape the strong foundations we build upon today. I look forward to working closely with our trustees, staff, volunteers and partners as we continue supporting people towards stability, confidence and independence.”

24/06/2026

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We work together with people living with mental health issues and multiple disadvantages in Nottingham and enable them to believe that life can change for the better.

17/06/2026

Please taken a few minutes out of your day to nominate Improving Lives Notts for much needed support throughout the 26/27 season

Do you have a charity that is close to your heart? 💛

🗳️It's time to put forward your nominations for your charities that you would like the Nottingham Panthers to support next season.
Find out more👉 https://www.panthers.co.uk/home/charity-nominations-open-for-202627

16/06/2026

Shout out to our friends at The Pillar Box , Sherwood who kindly hosted our Community Café group who had headed out to enjoy all the sights of Sherwood Art Week and provided complimentary refreshments to everyone.

09/06/2026

We are thrilled to be part of Sherwood Art Week once again this year. Please pop by Mind Shop Sherwood Nottingham to take a look at our colourful display put together by the super talented members of our creative groups.

01/06/2026

💙 VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2026 💙

This week we're taking a moment to thank our extraordinary team of over 40 volunteers.
Our volunteers share far more than their time. They bring compassion, creativity, kindness and genuine human connection to adults across Nottingham City. Through sharing their unique skills they help people feel less isolated, more confident and more connected to their communities.
Volunteers are an essential part of our service and their impact is felt in so many ways. They are a friendly face and a listening ear to the people we support, help our groups and events run smoothly, create content and materials for our website, assist with interviews and training, and raise vital funds that enable us to continue our work.
Each day, both the people we support and our staff team benefit from the kindness, skills and generosity of our volunteers. Their compassion and commitment help create connection, build confidence and make a lasting difference across our community.
What unites every volunteer is the compassion, creativity and kindness they bring. Their generosity creates opportunities for true connection, belonging and renewed confidence.
Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers. You are at the heart of what we do. 🌟

27/05/2026

Improving Lives Notts is part of the Local Community Fund.
We are so thankful to the more than 650 members who are already supporting us. The funds we will receive from the Co Op will allow to continue and evolve our service to meet the needs of the Nottingham community.

To find out more about our project and choose to support us, click here:

The Co-op Local Community Fund is supporting Improving Lives Notts. Become a member or sign in to choose a local cause to support.

26/05/2026

A huge thank you to the team at VF Corporation Northern Europe who raised £150 during Mental Health Awareness Week to support the work of Improving Lives Notts

Thanks to Adrien and Coralie for organising such a great bake sale!

15/05/2026

A huge congratulations to our volunteer befriender Kiran who recently received the Jamie Marshall Award. This award is given by NTU CenSCE (Student and Community Engagement) in recognition of the outstanding contribution that student volunteers provide within the local community.

Our Volunteer Coordinator and the person that Kiran has been befriending were both in attendance to celebrate Kiran's success.

14/05/2026

We’re proud to support the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Su***de Prevention campaign to help Break the Silence on Su***de.

An average of 2.8 people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire take their lives each week therefore more needs to be done to raise awareness of support locally.

Difficult situations can feel daunting, but support is available to help you navigate through the tough days. Connecting with others is a vital step in finding the right resources to help you cope.

You don’t have to face this by yourself, reach out today and let’s break the silence.