Our Projects of the Year (POTY) initiative sees community and staff members submit ideas that they feel would improve local mental health services.
We then put a shortlist of proposals to our membership, who vote for their favourite — with Navigo funding the top ideas!
Below is the September 2025 shortlist! Members will vote for their favourite on the day at this year's AGM, with the top two choices being funded through the Gardiner Hill Foundation!
The shortlist
Hope Court aims to revitalise its unused green space with a welcoming summerhouse for residents, staff and wellbeing activities.
The space will host green and blue social prescribing and holistic therapies, and offer a calming alternative to indoor areas.
Feedback from service users shows the outdoor space is currently underused, so this project will make it inviting and purposeful. Staff and residents will shape how the summerhouse is used, fostering ownership and creativity.
Weekly reflection meetings and quarterly forums will help measure its positive impact.
The Early Intervention in Psychosis team want to transform their allotment into a year-round wellbeing hub with a sustainable summerhouse.
The new structure – built from sustainable materials – will provide shelter in colder months, enabling gardening, mindfulness, yoga, art, crochet and social activities all year.
The allotment already boosts mental health by offering a safe, green space for reflection, routine and community connection. Extending its use will support more service users – even those not keen on gardening – and encourage creativity, social skills and stress reduction.
This project supports the physical and mental health of new mothers and their babies by extending buggy fitness classes into autumn and winter.
Currently run outdoors in the summer, funding would secure an affordable indoor venue so sessions can run year-round.
The classes combine gentle postnatal exercise with baby bonding, social connection and confidence-building in a supportive environment. Care coordinators report major improvements in participant's wellbeing, and many mums form lasting friendships.
This accessible, low-cost alternative to private fitness sessions also links women to ongoing community activities.
This project will create an online 'can't sing' choir, giving staff and service users the chance to sing their favourite tunes without judgement.
Supported by a local choir business, the group will co-produce how to best run sessions, train volunteers and record training for future use.
Weekly virtual singalongs will be complemented by occasional in-person karaoke events, helping people socialise and build confidence.
Singing has proven benefits for mood and self-expression, and this digital approach makes it accessible from anywhere. Once established, volunteers will keep the sessions running, ensuring long-term sustainability.
This project will install 24-hour vending machines at Harrison House, offering healthy snacks, hot and cold drinks, and treats — all with card and cash payment options.
The range will be decided jointly by staff and service users, with options for vegan, gluten-free and halal diets.
Managed within the Tukes Training and Employment model, it will provide training and work opportunities for service users, while 10% of profits will be reinvested into staff wellbeing.
Sourced from a local supplier, the machines will use biodegradable cups and encourage recycling.
If successful, the model could expand to other sites.
How can I place my vote?
Staff and community members will be able to vote for their preferred project at this year's AGM on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
If you’re signed up to the membership, you are eligible to vote at the Grimsby Auditorium on the day. Upon entry, you will be given an orange token which can be placed in the 'voting tube' which corresponds to the project you would like to vote for.
If you can't attend the AGM in person, you can request an advance voting form to register your vote. To do this, please contact the Corporate Affairs team on navigo.navigomembership@nhs.net. All advance voting forms must be submitted to the Corporate Affairs team at Navigo House, 3-7 Brighowgate, Grimsby, DN32 0QE by 1pm on Tuesday 23 September, 2025 to be counted.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.