We build trust
Safe, culturally aware spaces where people feel understood and able to engage.
We create pathways into participation
Activities that support gradual engagement in community life.
We support independence
We help people build confidence so they can participate beyond NICE.
NICE supports people experiencing isolation, low confidence and wellbeing challenges through culturally responsive, community-based activities across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.
Our programmes provide structured pathways that support progression from initial engagement through to active participation and increased independence.
Values
Trust
Cultural Responsiveness
Participation
Authenticity
Mission
To support people experiencing isolation by creating accessible, culturally responsive pathways into wellbeing, connection and community participation through community-based programmes
Goals
Deepen Local Impact
Expand Regionally
Strengthen Progression Pathways
Maintain Cultural Relevance
Build Strong Partnerships
Vision
Communities where people feel confident, connected and able to take part in the social and cultural life around them
Our community
Isolation → Connection
For people experiencing isolation or disconnection.
We create small, welcoming group activities where people can attend without pressure.
People feel less alone and more comfortable being around othersfe, culturally aware spaces where people feel understood and able to engage.
Low Confidence → Self-Belief
For people with low confidence or poor wellbeing.
We provide structured wellbeing sessions using movement, breathing and shared activities.
People feel more stable, more confident, and more able to move forward
Barriers → Access
For people facing cultural, language or structural barriers.
We deliver culturally responsive sessions and communication that reduce fear, misunderstanding and exclusion.
People feel understood, included, and more able to take part
Hesitation → Taking Part
For people who find it difficult to join groups or unfamiliar environments.
We offer gentle entry points, allowing people to observe, return, and build familiarity over time.
People move from hesitation to joining in activities and conversations
Disconnection → Belonging
For people who lack social networks or community support.
We create shared experiences that bring people together regularly in a consistent environment.
People build relationships, recognise others, and develop a stronger sense of belonging
Dependence → Independence
For people ready to move forward at their own pace.
We support progress beyond sessions by strengthening confidence and encouraging personal responsibility.
People begin to take part in wider community life with greater independence
What people say
Anna
Before joining Hullitage, I often felt lonely and disconnected, but through the project I found friendship, purpose, and a true sense of belonging. Taking part in regular events improved my wellbeing, gave meaning to my days, and helped me feel proud to be part of a city full of culture, history, and opportunity.
Basia
After struggling with anxiety and depression following cancer, NICE became a turning point in my life. It helped me rebuild confidence, open up to others, and see myself as a happier, stronger person. The friendships I found through the project feel like family, and that support has changed my life.
Mohammed
Hullitage helped me feel welcomed, included, and more confident in my community. Through meeting new people, exploring the city, and learning more about Hull’s history and opportunities, I developed a stronger sense of belonging, improved wellbeing, and meaningful new connections.