Lincoln's Doughnut Day 2026

Lincoln's Doughnut Day returns to the Isaac Newton Building at the University of Lincoln on Friday 23 October, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. It's run by Climate Hope Lincoln, a local group that's part of LocalMotion Lincoln, and the whole day is built around one question: Could Lincoln become a city where people and planet thrive together?

The day takes its name from Doughnut Economics, the framework developed by economist Kate Raworth. Her doughnut-shaped diagram maps out a safe and just space for humanity: the inner ring represents the social needs we have to meet, the outer ring the planet's ecological limits, and the 'sweet spot' in between where we can actually live well without overshooting. Lincoln held its first Doughnut Day in 2023, and it's since become a regular part of the city's climate conversation. Climate Hope Lincoln describes their approach as moving away from fear-based climate messaging and towards positivity and connection.

On the day, the schedule mixes interactive workshops and guest speakers with music and poetry, and there's a dedicated lunch hour with displays from local community groups. The speakers include Helen Fisher, Andrew Brown, and Dr Aran Eales from the University of Sheffield, alongside B Corp speakers Jack Good of Reuseabox and Kelly Evans of Social Change. Young people's voices are brought in through Debbie Mace, co-founder of Climate Hope Lincoln. The aim is to leave you with a better understanding of what the model means and why people across the city are so keen to explore it.

Entry is free, and the day runs from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, with doors opening at 9:30 am. You'll find it at the Isaac Newton Building, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS.