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Goodwin Development Trust was set up as a charitable organisation in 1994 by residents of the Thornton Estate in Hull who wanted to improve their quality of life and the services available on their estate. From this catalyst of community spirit and entrepreneurial drive has grown an organisation that truly reflects the ethos of social enterprise.
Goodwin Development Trust now employs over 300 staff with a turnover of £9.2 million working across 38 sites aiming to deliver services that improve the quality of life for residents throughout the city and is recognised as an example of best practice by many organisations.
Goodwin’s success stems from an entrepreneurial spirit, organisational flexibility and a business approach to attracting funding whilst at the same time working in partnership with statutory, voluntary and professional organisations to deliver quality services for the community.
Mission Statement
“We are a locally controlled and accountable organisation, committed to improving the Quality of Life within
communities through identifying and addressing the needs of local people and by working in partnership with them
and with statutory, voluntary and professional organisations.”
Enterprising Solutions Awards winner 2007
Community-led organisation of the Year - Regeneration & Renewal Magazine Awards 2007
Winner of the BURA Award for Community Inspired Regeneration 2006
The Octagon - Highly commended, National RICS Community Benefit Award 2006
Created on: 01/02/2007
Last updated: 14/05/2010
These documents provide a summary of the main projects that Goodwin is involved in and shows the diverse nature of the areas covered.
Goodwin Projects and Services
Goodwin History & Time Line
For details of the services Goodwin Provides click here.

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