Our History

Since its inception in 2018, The lived Experience Collective has gained traction and momentum, helping hundreds of individuals in Gt Yarmouth.

Our timeline

As a snapshot of our work we contributed to 4 strategic consultations in Norfolk, working with the No Homelessness in Norfolk Forum, the Police and Crime Commissioners Office, we worked alongside the Great Yarmouth Homeless Alliance and formed part of research work conducted by the University of East Anglia.

We delivered 4 human library sessions, gave 6 co-production presentations to 1 research funder, 3 specialist support services, 2 not for profit Trustee groups. Contributed to quarterly held Great Yarmouth Homeless Alliance meetings and represented the Lived Experience Collective at 2 World Homeless Day Events.

4 Strategic Consultations

4 Strategic Consultations

6 Co-Production Presentations

6 Co-Production Presentations

4 Human Library Sessions

4 Human Library Sessions

2 World Homeless Day Events

2 World Homeless Day Events

2018

Development and launch of One Cup at a Time

Development and launch of One Cup at a Time

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2021

Conducted interviews for the Great Yarmouth Homeless Alliance

Conducted interviews for the Great Yarmouth Homeless Alliance

January 2023

Development and launch of Brew Crew

Development and launch of Brew Crew

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April 2023

Human Library Session at Market Gates

Human Library Session at Market Gates

May 2023

We talked to Norfolk Homeless Solutions Forum

We talked to Norfolk Homeless Solutions Forum

July 2023

Launch of Reset Cafe

Launch of Reset Cafe

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July 2023

Presentation of the project at World Homeless Day event

Presentation of the project at World Homeless Day event

July 2023

Presentation to The Lloyds Foundation

Presentation to The Lloyds Foundation

November 2023

Presentation to staff at Herring House Trust

Presentation to staff at Herring House Trust

November 2023

Teams meeting with Norfolk Strategic Housing

Teams meeting with Norfolk Strategic Housing

December 2023

Presentation to the RISE Team

Presentation to the RISE Team

December 2023

Presentation of the project to Trustees and other organisations

Presentation of the project to Trustees and other organisations

January 2024

Development of Participatory focus groups

Development of Participatory focus groups

February 2024

Group support and Data capture, focus group

Group support and Data capture, focus groups

March 2024

Design session at Library with The Homeless Alliance

Design session at Library with The Homeless Alliance

April 2024

Food Hygiene Refresher Training

Food Hygiene Refresher Training

May 2024

Human Library Session at Market Gates and Drill Hall

Human Library Session at Market Gates and Drill Hall

June 2024

Brightpurpose workshop at the Herring Centre, Building our evaluation toolkit

Brightpurpose workshop at the Herring Centre, Building our evaluation toolkit

July 2024

First group held for Critical moments Consultation

First group held for Critical moments Consultation

August 2024

Training on Peer mentoring Safeguarding and Lone working

Training on Peer mentoring Safeguarding and Lone working

September 2024

Vision of the future meeting, ‘Untitled’ book launch and other items

Vision of the future meeting, ‘Untitled’ book launch and other items

October 2024

Training events for volunteers and staff

Training events for volunteers and staff

November 2024

Update of policies and procedures

Update of policies and procedures

December 2024

Further training and policy updates

Further training and policy updates

January 2025

Help Change Future of NHS. 10 year plan

Consultation on
Help Change Future of NHS. 10 year plan

January 2025

Creation of our brand The Lived Experience Collective

Creation of our brand The Lived Experience Collective