Portsmouth Lord Mayor’s Civic Medal · 2026
Recognition already published on Climb Nova’s awards page.
Our impact · 2026 to date
Practical support.
Human connection.
Behind every figure is a person facing a challenge, looking for guidance or finding their next step.
358
people supported
Reported by Climb Nova Consultancy
Updated 26 October 2026
Support across a range of needs.
During 2026 to date, Climb Nova reports providing direct support, guidance, advocacy and signposting to 358 individuals. Support spans mental health, neurodiversity, domestic abuse, recovery, housing, debt, employment, legal signposting and community inclusion.
Source: figures supplied by John Ryder, Climb Nova Consultancy, on 26 October 2026. People may have needs across several areas. Category figures are reported by Climb Nova and are not presented as independently audited outcomes. The overall total is supplied separately, rather than calculated as a de-duplicated total from this chart.
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| Support area | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Crisis & Mental Health Support | 52 |
| Neurodiversity Support (Autism, ADHD, SEMH) | 28 |
| Recovery & Addiction Support | 16 |
| Domestic Abuse, Safety & Safeguarding | 34 |
| Benefits, Debt & Housing Stability | 41 |
| Employment Support & CV Building | 37 |
| Life Skills & Independence Support | 21 |
| Emotional Support & Wellbeing Check-ins | 33 |
| Crisis Navigation & Practical Guidance | 26 |
| Legal Signposting & McKenzie Friend Support | 42 |
| Community Connection & Social Inclusion | 28 |
Recognition rooted in community work.
University of Portsmouth Alumni Impact Award · 2026
Recognition of alumni impact and community contribution, as recorded on our awards page.
Practical support and signposting
Helping people prepare documents, navigate services and identify appropriate specialist help. Small charity and community development enquiries can be discussed separately; no unsupported activity total is claimed.
2025 figures are not yet available for comparison. We will add a previous-year comparison when comparable figures and reporting periods have been confirmed.
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