Current champions

FOYPIB supports young people to develop to be the best versions of themselves. They gain transferable skills and confidence by taking part in activities or volunteering. We hold a number of fundraising events annually to raise funds to award Grants to individual or local groups that young people attend. The funding will be spent on the annual insurance which allows these events to go ahead safe...

We organise dances, craft fayres, coffee mornings, bingo etc in the local area and maintain the village playing field and playground. We are looking to improve the play area for use by all ages and monies raised will go towards play equipment.

We have 20 regular attendees, age range 10 – 80+. We provide a safe space to meet 3 times a month to explore creativity through patchwork, quilting & related textile techniques. The money will be used towards funding workshops to increase skills, (hall hire, insurance, tutors, materials, & equipment), promoting the health benefits of our craft & group projects for the benefit of the communi...

WRUFC over the course of the last 18 months have been running monthly "Friendship Afternoons" for the community, and to aid people of all ages, to come enjoy an afternoon of joyous socialising. We fund this ourselves to attract people who otherwise wouldn't be able to get to such events and meet new people. The afternoon consists of local entertainment a two course meal, bingo and ...

Every week on a Thursday 9.30-11.00am we host a session for babies and toddlers with their parents/carers called Songs & Stories with refreshments provided. We offer this session completely free ensuring there are no barriers to prevent families attending. Some assistance with the provision of refreshments would be greatly appreciated so we can concentrate on heating the space used.

The Unit is purchasing the Boathouse that the Cadets use for their water activities. The Sea Cadets just love being out on the water and while building up their Teamwork Skills. These are all skills they take forward into their adult life. Once the sale is complete, we will be looking to update the building, so that it more suits the purpose of the Cadets and their water craft.

Frampton Village Hall is a social community hub. It has regular classes in Keep Fit, Tap Dance and Yoga. It is used by Frampton Pre School, and for Gardening Club, W.I. and Parish Council meetings, and is often hired for parties etc. Several times a year, live professional variety performances are held. Any money received would be gratefully appreciated and used to purchase stage lighting.

Indoor kurling runs weekly in our hall and is consistently well attended. It offers all community members a chance to stay active, socialise, and reduce isolation. Funding will allow us to update essential equipment, ensuring sessions remain safe, enjoyable, and accessible for all participants while supporting the continued growth of this community group.

We are an athletic club offering athletics for all abilities from the age of 5 years + together with providing competition within the Boston area & the wider Lincolnshire. Currently, there are no regular track & field competitions within the county, we plan to have 6, 2 1/2 hour Friday night open competitions for Lincolnshire athletes. The money would be used for the facility hire of the PRSA.

Headway Lincolnshire supports people affected by brain injury and their families. Brain injury can impact memory, mood, mobility and independence. Funding will help us run our Boston support group, offering activities that reduce isolation, build confidence and provide vital peer support for survivors and carers.

LYM runs the roadHoG Bus Youth Project, which features a specially adapted double-decker bus that offers a safe and warm environment for young people (year 6+) in ten communities around Boston by night and visits schools in the Boston area by day to deliver lessons. This is free to any young person whatever their background. We would use the money to help us get the bus in place for our visitor...

ShakeShack is a volunteer run afterschool provision for 9-11 year olds meeting on a Tuesdays. The children are given milkshake and toast and have access to a range of games and activities which they can choose from each week. We desperately need to widen the resources that we have, we would like to buy some Lego for the children to use and extend our range of outdoor games.

We are a well established Model Boat Club that sails & races model boats of every type on a Lake of approx 3/4 of an acre with 2 acres of land to grass & garden maintained by Club members which is over looked by St Nicholas Church in Skirbeck,open free to spectators.Money required to maintain & update facilities for members & general public use.

We are monthly community coffee morning, encouraging all members of the community to come out of their homes and meet others, we often have visits from support services for example Lincs digital, energy advice and local police to help advise the community on community issues. We also have councillor attend to talk with constiituents. The money will be spent on sustaining the group.

Our inclusive women’s choir brings people together in a rural community, reducing isolation and improving wellbeing through singing. Funding will help us buy staging, a PA system and support transport, enabling more performances, wider participation, and greater community impact as we grow as local Community Champions.

An Events Venue based in a converted heritage church, serving the community as well as hire for celebrations, business and music events. Community events include monthly quiz, bingo, craft and preloved sales, These have minimal cost to the public but we have to cover building & staff costs as well as providing prizes & marketing. Funding would be for prizes for these events.

The charities objectives are to promote and support the inhabitants of Old Leake and the surrounding area,to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare, recreation, education and entertainment. Old Leake is a small rural community with a growing population the limited transport links leaves many stranded so we provide something for all locally and accessibly.

Swineshead Silver Band [40 years old] was established in July 1886. We practice twice weekly throughout the year. The band continues to go out into the community to entertain audiences locally + places further afield. Our players are drawn from the locality and from further distances away. [Holbeach, East Kirkby, Sleaford] The money would be used to replace equipment and support running costs...

We attract members from retirees & students from the local community. We are an equal opportunities organisation with facilities for all. Our fees are £3 for 2 hours. This goes towards our running costs & providing refreshments. The money would be used to support social outings through day trips. We display and sell work in retail premises in Boston in Pescod Square. We also exhibit where poss...

Elderberries is a community group providing fun and social inclusion for older persons (aged 55+). Our 90+ members enjoy varied weekly entertainment such as live music, talks and a range of activities. Plus seasonal day trips. All costs are rising. We are requesting support so we can continue to provide engaging sessions that benefit the wellbeing of our members.

We are a group that strives to inspire young girls to be active members of their community. We provide opportunities to learn new skills and build confidence with a variety of activities and trips, where lifelong friends and memories can be made. We want to stay affordable but with rising costs, we rely on donations, so your support would be appreciated to enable us to do more offsite trips.

We welcome people from the local community to join us for a hot two course meal in a non judgemental safe environment .We encourage people struggling with loneliness or the cost living crisis and encouraging new friendships to develop the concept further we have specialists to help with benefits,the NHS come and offer flu and covid jabs .The funds will help towards the rent and kitchen items

Diamond Park, Staverton Crescent, Lincoln. LN6 0YW is the only private children’s play park in the area and is open to everyone. Funding would support the ongoing upkeep and help arrange events , Promoting Inclusion, Belonging, Community Connection, Enhancing Wellbeing Through Nature and Play, Support Learning, Skills, and Personal Development through Community Engagement and Volunteeri...

Lincoln Scouts Archery Team provides safe, structured archery for young people in scouting. We run a Scouts Master at Arms course, a youth section for those 10.5-18 for those who wish to participate more regularly in the sport, and host our annual target tournament. Funding will support equipment, rent, and competition costs.

Sir Francis Hill PTFA raise funds for Sir Francis Hill Primary School. We are in need of Gazebos to host our next summers Fayre. We have a large field but very little shelter from our beautiful British weather. Our Summer Fayre is an event to enjoy entertainment, games, community spirit and soul lifting merriment for the Boultham Park community whilst being out in the great outdoors.

We are a non profit Preschool, operating from St Georges Church in Swallowbeck. We serve both the children and their adults, meeting their wider needs. We want to improve the outside play space for the children by laying grass mats in our garden, which will protect the ground from erosion and provide a safer surface for the children to use for their ride on toys. The garden is used daily.

We are a non-profit amateur sports clubs offering gymnastics training for children 3+. We have recently gone through a phased expansion to be able to grow and offer more sessions to the local community, it is important for us to enable children to be active in a safe, friendly environment - any funding will go towards equipment to aid the gymnasts.

Bracebridge Children’s Centre offers a valuable outdoor space where children can build physical skills, explore confidently and develop social abilities. As many nearby homes lack gardens, our outdoor area gives families much needed space to be active together. Funding would help us introduce new resources that further support children’s development and family wellbeing.

Since its formation, the Dawber Garden Community Trust, its trustees and volunteers have worked tirelessly to restore a derelict public garden which is free for everyone to visit and enjoy. In addition to restoring the garden, free of charge community craft events are organised by volunteers and open air concerts and the community fund will help us to provide these events.

The 18th Lincoln Bailgate Scout Group offers a wide range of fun scouting activities to children aged 4-18 years old. Scouting activities are wide-ranging from understanding about your community and the world of scouting. Also , outdoor activities iincluding water sports, team games, orienteering skills, visiting places of interest like The Deep, and of course, nights away camping.

We are a community group specialising in providing inclusive celebration events for the less privileged or marginalised people in Lincoln. We work with others like the Council/The Bridge to help us provide the opportunity for all people from any background to gain access to these events, with the aim of reducing isolation, loneliness and help foster connections.

Friends of St Faith’s is a parent-led fundraising group dedicated to enhancing the learning and wellbeing of pupils at St Faith’s Infant & Nursery School. We are seeking funding to renovate the school playground and upgrade outdoor equipment, creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating space that supports physical activity, social development, and outdoor learning for all children.

To enable LAG members and people in their local communities to take part in outdoor archaeological activities such as test pit digging and finds processing. Additionally further indoor research will enhance our knowledge about the history of the site.This will involve team work and developing new skills. A lasting record of the work will be made available for the public.

Carholme Children’s Centre offers an outdoor space that strengthens children’s physical development, exploration and social skills while supporting whole family wellbeing. Many local homes lack outdoor space, so our area gives families essential room to be active together. Funding would help us add resources that further enhance these outcomes.

Headway Lincolnshire supports people affected by brain injury and their families. Brain injury can impact memory, mood, mobility and independence. Funding will help us to run our Lincoln Social Support Group , offering activities that reduce isolation, build confidence and provide vital peer support for survivors and carers.

On two Sundays a month, LCG volunteers help out at nature reserves, parks and green spaces around Lincolnshire. Guided by site managers, we've planted trees, laid hedges, maintained paths and managed woodlands, meadows and wetlands. Volunteers make a valued contribution, learn new skills, keep fit and make friends. Your donation would be used for tools, safety equipment, training and insur...

The funds will support young children's physical development by improving the centre’s outdoor spaces. They will be used to create engaging, active areas that encourage movement, exploration, and healthy growth. Many of the families in the area have limited access to outside spaces and are at risk of poor development outcomes.

Butterflies is a warm and welcoming safe space for women who are experiencing tough times, are feeling lonely, in need of a break from the everyday or just seeking some time to unwind, relax and connect with each other and our team. Guests can enjoy a range of arts and crafts, jewellery making, hot drinks and yummy snacks. It is free to attend so money raised would be used for craft activities....

Mint Lane Wellbeing Hub runs a gardening club from March to October to develop and maintain the permaculture garden at the rear of the building. The aim is to grow vegetables, soft fruits and herbs to be used in cooking courses and at the Mint Lane Cafe giving volunteers the opportunity to see the life cycle of the plants. We also aim to increase the biodiversity of our local habitat.

We’d use the grant to support all who attend, experiencing isolation, financial hardship, & reduced wellbeing. It will enable us to buy board games & resources to encourage social connection and reduce loneliness, craft materials to provide safe spaces for conversation, and support to address immediate needs for warmth, food, & community, leading to longer-term resilience and healthier lifest...

We’re seeking support for our Lincoln allotment for people aged 50+. It offers gentle activity, friendship, and a renewed sense of purpose through accessible gardening. Participants grow confidence while sharing produce with the wider community. Your support will help cover rent, seeds, tools, and materials so this valued project can continue to thrive.

Free Tea Friday provides simple hot food for local families with games and crafts for the children, 47 weeks of the year. This is what the money will be spent on. It's a safe place for families to get together. The volunteers are all local and we often connect with other groups such as Citizens' Advice, Barclays Bank financial advisors, ad Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

We are a small Brownie Pack (girls aged 7-10) (part of Girlguiding UK) based on the Ermine Estate in Lincoln. We aim to provide a safe space to enable the young members to build their confidence and develop skills. The funding would be used towards the hire of the church hall; badges and resources; craft materials, Leader trainings, and also help towards the cost of the annual Census payment....

Lincoln North Children’s Centre provides an outdoor space that boosts children’s physical development, exploration and social skills while supporting whole‑family wellbeing. Active play with bikes, natural play and open areas encourages movement, confidence and positive family time. Funding would help us add resources that strengthen these outcomes.

Friends of Ermine Library provides warm, welcoming activities that bring people together, reduce loneliness, and encourage residents to get out of the house. Funding will support community cuppas, clubs, and creative events, giving families and isolated individuals a safe space to connect and get into the community.

Our project aims to open the doors of our squash club in Lincoln Uphill to women, girls, and families from low-income areas who may never have had the opportunity to try racket sports. Through free “Try It” sessions and a community open day, we will introduce squash and racketball in a welcoming environment while removing financial barriers to participation.

We have junior teams U9 through to U15. SEND & walking cricket. The clubs training facility consists of a single outdoor practice net which is no longer safe for use with juniors as the surface is too unpredictable and poses a physical danger when using hardball. We are raising funds to replace these nets and playing surfaces.

Chance to Meet supports deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired and deafblind children and their families across Lincolnshire. We offer fun, accessible activities from bowling to our Christmas party, for families, helping children build confidence, make friends, enjoy new experiences and most importantly have fun! A donation would help us run our much loved activities throughout the coming year.

We are a community project that aims to alleviate poverty, loneliness, mental health issues & promote community cohesion by providing a low-cost charity shop with clothing & household goods; a soft-play area for children; free drinks, refreshments & simple meals for free on request & signposting to other services/agencies available. Any money received will go towards funding our ongoing serv...

We have 6000+ members. We focus on Fan and Community Engagement. For the last year, we have put on a range of activities and events for younger supporters and will continue to do so, including competitions and freebie gifts at our Fan Village pod. We also sponsor coffee mornings for local community groups in the local area. We are also supporting suicide awareness in the city, working with othe...

We are based in a very economically challenged area and a wide variety of cultures included. We love sharing skills and learning new things from cooking to arts and crafts, The young people love the outdoor adventures and camp we provide from ages 5 to 14 they have a safe space to grow and learn without to much screen time. We celebrate our 80th year and we love supporting our community.

Bowls is accessible and inclusive so is a true ‘sport-for-all’ ages and abilities to improve both physical and mental well-being. Previous Co-op funding bought disability aids for people with mobility issues. Our latest community project is in-reach into care homes and schools. This time funding would buy specialist equipment to support residents and pupils to fully participate in the sport...

We provide a inclusive, safe, supportive and relaxed play area for children under 5. With a purpose-built play area including a sensory room, picnic area and inclusive toilet facilities families can enjoy a stress-free play and chance to meet other families. We have over 800 toys available to hire, allowing families to benefit from costly items for a minimal cost and to reduce toy waste.

Abbey Children’s Centre supports children’s physical development and wellbeing through active outdoor play, which is vital as many families have limited outdoor space. Funding will help us upgrade our area and introduce a new active soft play session, strengthening positive outcomes for children and their families.

We are an uniformed youth organisation for girls aged four and over. The activities we do with them include craft, cookery, puzzles, games, worship action songs, drama and lots more to help them with their personal development and life skills. We are organising a residential camp for 2027 and are looking to raise funds to help reduce the cost to the girls families so all can girls can attend. ...

A community toddler group supporting ages 0-4 years, character based play and sensory activities, music encourage early development, building social connections and providing a safe environment and also to reduce isolation for parents and carers. The funds would be used to purchase and replace age appropriate sensory and play equipment.

Aby Village Hall is the only local community space & we hold regular events and are trying to raise money to update the hall. So far we have installed new windows & doors, repaired the damp in the toilets & are installing WIFI. We are currently raising money to build a disabled toilet & update the kitchen. A Co-op donation would go towards these projects.

Wainfleet YFC is a club for anyone aged 10 - 28 years old to make new friends, learn skills, build confidence & support the community through events & volunteering. If awarded Coop Community Champions the funds, would be used for equipment, materials & room hire to run safe, inclusive activities & community projects for our members like wreath making, craft evenings, first aid training, etc.

We would like to apply for money to fund the purchasing of equipment for our children with special educational needs such as special lighting, interactive toys, sensory break out toys and to help create a calming atmosphere in a newly designated area. We have an increasing number of children whose wide range of special educational needs we would like to meet better.

We are a primary school and nursery in a very deprived area. With the help of the Co Op colleagues and our school community, our green space will be prepared ready for developments. This funding will help make improvements to our outdoor areas such as replacing flower beds and vegetable plots, gardening equipment for the children and bulbs/seeds for the children to grow.

Beach Ability Lincolnshire provide free use of beach wheelchairs and hoists, enabling people with mobility challenges to access the beach, be active, and enjoy time with family and friends. Funding will support essential running costs, ensuring chairs are safe, maintained, and insured, so that more people can experience the physical and mental benefits of being active outdoors and enjoy the bea...

Our Choir supports women in the military community, both past and present. We have members who have a connection to the military (wives, veterans and veteran wives). and offer a supportive place for ladies to come together to sing share and support. We met weekly to sing and would love the chance to learn some new songs, which any funding we get, would go towards. Thank you x

We are a group of parents who have come together to fundraise for the provision and installation of children's play equipment in the public open space at Mareham-Le-Fen Community Centre. We have secured planning permission and the play equipment has been designed with a young age demographic, for local children to have somewhere to go and play and to be able to get more active.

The Nomads Explorer Scout Unit delivers an exciting and adventurous programme of activities to young people aged 14-18 with the aim of providing skills for life, everyday adventures and memories that last a lifetime - we are also a local DofE Award Centre. Funds raised will be used to subsidise our activities and purchase much needed equipment for our adventures.

We are a recreational Walking Football Club. We welcome men over 50 and ladies over 40. We run three outdoor and one indoor session weekly for men’s, ladies and mixed groups. The aim of our club, is to provide an activity for all abilities, to improve both physical and mental health, interaction with others and most of all have fun! The money would go towards the cost of pitch hire and kit...

The fencing around our newly installed skate park and MUGA is desperately in need of some repair. There are several points on the fence that stick out and are hazardous to visitors. Repairs to the fencing will not only improve the overall safety of the area but it will also enhance the look of the area and make it more attractive to visitors.

Our Hall hosts many groups and charity events plus some nhs use, such as blood donation. Some groups, U3A, Flower club etc, have speakers and we need to update our sounds system and make the main hall more use friendly. We also need to refurbish various aspects of the building

Horncastle Rugby Club is applying for a Lincolnshire Co-op Community Grant to fund new tackle pads to improve safety during training. The club supports around 60 playing members and plays a key role in promoting physical activity, teamwork, and wellbeing in the local community. The equipment will help reduce injury risk and support safe, inclusive participation in rugby.

We offer Bikeability to our Y5 children and we are increasingly finding children that have never owned or ridden a bike. We are looking to fund some balance bikes that are suitable for our older children, that will be a step towards riding a pedal bike, supporting children to gain confidence initially in balancing on a pedal free bike.

We are a local Community Centre & Playing Field used for our local football team and open to the to hire for parties etc. We are also used for many clubs of all ages. We are tying to raise funds to replace our outside canopy which provides vital cover from all weathers.

Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society supports blind and visually Impaired people across Greater Lincolnshire to live independently and with confidence. We provide home visits, benefits advice, specialist equipment, befriending, talking newspapers, social group. Our services reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and ensure people with sight loss have practical support and access to the help they nee...

We are upgrading our polytunnels to make them more accessible and users friendly opening up more opportunities to all to enjoy growing our vegetables for our home cooked two course dinners daily

We are seeking support to for a Snooker Group in Skegness, especially to reach older men at risk of isolation. This activity gets people out of the house, builds friendships and boosts wellbeing. Funding will help us cover table hire and outreach so more people can take part. A game of snooker can involve over 1,000 steps, keeping people active and connected.

1st Spilsby Guides provides weekly Girl Guiding to girls in Spilsby and the surrounding area aged 10 to 14. We are fund raising to buy camping equipment so that the girls can attend the Poacher jamboree in August 2026. We have a detailed budget that includes new tents, repairs to existing tents, lights, cooking facilities, and other general camping equipment.

Brownies is for girls aged 7–10. Our unit offers a fun, safe and inclusive space where girls can express themselves. Funding would help us continue activities that empower them to make decisions, challenge beliefs and grow in confidence. Through teamwork and Pack Holidays, girls build life skills and are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones.

Rainbows is the youngest section of Girlguiding for girls aged 4–7. Our unit provides a fun, safe and welcoming space where girls make friends, build confidence & learn through play, crafts, baking, singing and games. They earn badges, develop new skills and learn kindness and teamwork. Funding supports resources, activities and running costs so every girl can take part&enjoy positive experie...

T Jazz provides primary school brass musicians at Tattershall Primary School, aged 9-11, with the opportunity to perform together in a band for enjoyment and annually enters the Music For Youth Festival in Boston. In 2025 the children also performed at Symphony Hall in Birmingham. Money raised would be used to maintain instruments, purchase music and fund transport to music events.

Bucknall Men’s Shed supports men’s mental health in our rural community, where loneliness is a growing concern. Funding would enable us to host guest speakers and purchase materials for practical projects, widening our range of activities and attracting more local men. By building skills and friendships, we are working to help reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.

Woodhall Spa in Bloom is a volunteer-led community project improving local green spaces through planting, planters and hanging baskets. Funding will be used for plants, compost and materials to support volunteer teams and school gardening clubs, helping enhance the village environment, encourage community involvement and promote wellbeing.

We are keen to enable girls and young women to find their voice, develop lots of skills discovering the best in themselves and empower them to make a positive difference in the community through fun, adventure, friendship and outdoor activities. We financial support we can help them do this through trips, camping and sleepovers. These are things that they have not been able to access previousl...

Our group supports around 60 boys and girls aged 4 to 18, led by a dedicated team of 20 leaders, helpers, and trustees. We strive to offer a wide range of fun, adventurous, and challenging activities that help young people develop essential skills for life, including teamwork, resilience, confidence, and independence. We would use the funds to update our camping equipment.

Wragby Football Club would like to strengthen its role at the heart of local life by investing in better equipment, improved training resources, and enhanced facilities that benefit every age group. The funding would help expand opportunities and host more community driven events - which is a benefit to the local community

we look after our homeless community in many ways. Our community outreach programme is helping more each month and getting them help in immediate bad situations. Support is given by lived homeless experienced, giving them a meaningful purpose, being active and out in the community whilst supporting people who are currently homeless with their initial physical and mental wellbeing and safety.

we look after our homeless community in many ways. Our community outreach programme is helping more each month and getting them help in immediate bad situations. Support is given by lived homeless experienced, giving them a meaningful purpose, being active and out in the community whilst supporting people who are currently homeless with their initial physical and mental wellbeing and safety.

We are the Holy Trinity Church, based in the Village of Coates. Our village Notice Board has fallen into disrepair as a result of age and bad weather. The notice board provides the community with many Church weekly/monthly activities as well as information and support from other organisations. The estimated cost to replace the notice board is £800.00 (eight hundred pounds).

We run free local youth groups for disadvantaged young people, with no statutory funding. We support neurodiverse young people, those with learning disabilities, LGBTQIA+ youth, young carers, children in care, home educated young people, and those out of education. We feed every young person and provide a safe, inclusive space to learn and grow.

Paul’s Pit Stop, founded in 2024 in memory of Paul, lost to suicide, transforms loss into action. Our volunteer CIC raises funds to provide mental health and suicide prevention sessions in local schools, building resilience, supporting wellbeing, and removing financial barriers to early intervention for hundreds of students per visit.

Newark Town FC is the largest football club in the town with circa 600 players, aged from 6 years to adulthood. Our newly created Men’s Reserve Team are seeking funding for the new 2026/27 season to help fund matchday respect barriers, matchballs, training bibs and a medical bag for their team first aid provision. Funding towards these items would be so appreciated.

CASY is a registered charity providing counselling & emotional support to children and young people aged 6-25 throughout Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. We have been established for over 25 years, we also offer guidance and support to parents while their child is accessing services The money donated will go towards making the service even more accessible to our community.

The museum is a collection of mining and social history artefacts donated by villagers, we provide educational opportunities for village school children, Sherwood schools, historical societies, U3A groups etc. We are wanting to create a 1950's area complete with 1950's artifacts. This can then be used for educational purposes and provide a further exhibition at the museum.

The monies would go towards helping those with disabilities to engage with our sport. This will require certain pieces of equipment that we will require to aid potential archers. This could include release aids for those with upper body restrictions, foot markers and tripods for visual ailments along with signage and flags for those with hearing issues.

We are a self help friendship group where everyone is welcome. We are here to help people with mental or physical illnesses or suffer from feeling lonely and want a safe place to chat to like minded people. The money would help support the group with the financial costs such as building hire, refreshment costs and also support with the purchase of new equipment and games for the members.

Newark Book Festival is a vibrant not-for-profit, community-focused celebration of literature. The festival connects communities through our Young Ambassador programme, volunteer opportunities, Festival Friends, workshops, lead in events, author visits, a literature village and much more. In 2026 we are 10 years old and will be part of the National Year of Reading ready to fire imaginations!

Our group aims to reduce food poverty and food waste whilst improving the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. We operate a food bank/social supermarket to support families and individuals experiencing food poverty or financial difficulties. We will use the funding to provide school holiday meal & activity packs to promote a sense of wellbeing & belonging within the community...

We wish to apply for this grant to enable us to purchase new cover tops to replace our current ones due to damage. This will allow us to keep our superb playing surface up to standard to keep encouraging the growth of our thriving senior,junior and ladies sections. With the help of the community champions our junior and ladies sections have significantly grown in the last year.

Hi! Thank you for reading. We leaders at first collingham are all about giving the kids opportunities and experiences they’ve never had and memories & skills to last a lifetime! With this grant wed look to train in our bushcraft skills and th equipment needed to provide back to basics scouting

We are the Friends of North Scarle Primary School. We hold fundraising events throughout the year to help fund educational enrichment activities for the pupils at the school. This year we would like to help the school improve and update the outdoor stage, to make it a welcoming and inspiring area for the children.

Scouting helps young people learn skills for life, make friends, build confidence, and take part in amazing adventures. Aged from 4 to 14, we run Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, giving opportunities to help the community, learn about conservation, going camping, overcoming fears and creating forever memories. The money would help us buy some new equipment for our garden plot.

Collingham & District Cricket Club is a volunteer-led community hub supporting juniors, women and senior players of all abilities. Funding would improve facilities, coaching and equipment, helping us grow participation, promote wellbeing and provide a safe, inclusive space for local people to connect, stay active and thrive.

Beaumond House Hospice patients deserve comfort and dignity. We are therefore asking for support to complement our nursing care by enabling us to buy essential items and commodities to keep patients warm, safe and well nourished. We are always in need of bed linen, towels, pressure cushions, non-slip mats and blankets. All of which are just as significant as clinical care as they enhance hygien...

We are a local village cricket club welcoming juniors from age 5 upwards. We provide safe, fun coaching and matches for children of all abilities. Any funding will be used for junior coaching, equipment, facility improvements, and keeping cricket affordable for local families.

Construction of a bird hide on Parish land to encourage wildlife conservation and provide long term benefits for both residents and nature as part of the restoration of the Coronation Bank and wild area. Increase biodiversity in the village Provide an educational resource, and counteract potential negative effects on wildlife caused by nearby developments and road improvements to the A46.

We are a village school charity. My name is Grace and I am aged 10 and Chair of the Junior BSFA which is our charity name. I want to make a difference for our children and community. I am raising money for our outside play area so everyone can enjoy it and be outdoors and happy. Thank you for helping me and reading this.

Carlton on Trent Village Hall is a cherished community hub that helps combats social isolation and brings locals together. It hosts coffee mornings, quizzes, exercise classes (Tai Chi, Yoga, and seated Yoga for reduced mobility users), free monthly film shows, plus space for birthdays, celebrations, exhibitions etc.. Every penny raised goes directly to maintaining and running the hall.

We are a community youth group providing 20 hours of free activities each week for young people. Donations will help us continue this vital provision by funding resources, equipment, and food, ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for local youth to learn, socialise, and thrive.

At Grimsby hockey club we have a vision to be a thriving, friendly, and inclusive hockey club at the heart of our community, developing confident players, officials, and volunteers through positive experiences and clear pathways, so the club grows sustainably for generations to come. Any funding will help us to successfully achieve this and help develop our members.

The monthly lunch club provides a warm meal for unpaid carers at a subsidised cost. Unpaid carers are more likely to be lonely and isolated and often face financial hardship . The lunch club gives them the opportunity to enjoy a warm meal, meet with other people and have a break from caring.

Modern Matriarchs CIC is committed to uplifting women in North East Lincolnshire, fostering personal growth, equality, and a sense of community through dedicated support and initiatives. This is achieved by workshops, drop in sessions, and community gatherings tailored to progression and connection. Funding helps create a safe space for women to feel empowered, supported and capable of thriving...

Keelby Parish Council is seeking funding to install benches on the village green, including “Talking Benches” that invite residents to sit and start a conversation. These benches will help reduce loneliness and social isolation, support positive mental health, and create a welcoming space for people to meet, rest and enjoy the outdoors. The PC will maintain them to provide a lasting benefit...

Keelby Bowls Club has an active and enthusiastic membership. We cater for all ages and abilities. As well as being successful in local leagues, we encourage the social game. Virtually all our income, raised from membership fees and fund raising, is spent on equipment, ground maintenance and KSA affiliation fees. To be accepted for a grant would make a huge difference to our club and members. ...

we are the local scout group in Laceby and provide affordable experiences and life skills to the children. If we were to receive funding we would take the children to see the pantomime at Christmas, which would be such a huge opportunity for them. We also are in great need for a portable projector and screen for movie nights and learning. The children would be so happy.

Brownies welcome girls aged 7-10 years We meet each week in term time to help girls develop in skills and confidence. They learn how to look after themselves, others and the world around them We work towards badges, learn new skills, play games and make crafts while at the same time making new friends. Any money received would go to supporting the unit with organising trips & outings...

Waltham Leas Primary Academy would like to further develop our outside provision and enhance learning in EYFS and beyond. Funds raised will support all pupil's health, imagination, peer collaboration, problem solving skills as well as motor skills through the development of structured Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) during break and lunch times, ensuring all can access the facilities year-...

SSAFA is a UK charity that provides trusted financial, practical and emotional support to serving men and women, veterans from the Armed Forces and their families or dependents, The county has more than 58,000 veterans, 8,000 serving personnel and countless family members, one of the highest concentrations in the UK. Money donated will support these services within the county.

BADASS includes members of all ages, producing a regular programme of entertainment to serve our local communities. We regularly support local groups and schools with donations but also invest time and effort to expand and improve our equipment, wardrobe, props and scenery. A “Champions” donation would help us immensely to develop our mobile scenery, wardrobe and our audio/lighting equi...

We run a lending library/lunch once a month, & coffee mornings quarterly for local causes. These create a warm & welcome space for the local community, providing refreshment, improving wellbeing & reducing social isolation. If successful, funds would be used to resource these community activities with items such as refreshments (eg: bread rolls & soup), building improvements & running costs.

We our an outdoor swimming pool who have just recently reopened after the new committee have fundraised to get the works done. We want to get the pool back to the heart of the community like it has been for many years. We provide a safe space not only for children to build water confidence and learn the vital skill of swimming but also a place for people to improve their physical and mental hea...

1st Bracebridge Heath Rainbows provides a safe place for girls who are aged between 4 to 7 years old. The unit helps them develop and build confidence, have adventures, make friends and above all, have fun. This all helps them to become better people and serve their community. We plan exciting day trips to enrich their experiences, but costs can be prohibitive for some. This funding will help s...

We've a growing reputation for compassionate, practical care to the community regardless of people's, background, faith or social grouping. We've acquired and renovated a shop unit in redwood Drive to extend informal groups, friendship and practical support for the lonely, hungry, bereaved, veterans and carers. Our application is for refreshments and towards energy costs.

The RAF Association committee at RAF Waddington is dedicated to supporting serving RAF personnel, veterans, and their families by providing wellbeing and resilience support through the provision of Doodle Packs, to reduce anxiety and loneliness felt by children whilst a parent is deployed, and RAFA befrienders to reduce loneliness felt by RAF veterans in the Lincoln area.

HBW United provides grassroots football to over 350 children and adults in Heighington, Branston and Washingborough. With 24 teams playing all over the county, these players are supported by over 75 volunteer coaches, managers and committee members. Funding would provide coach education courses for new coaches, to enable us to continue providing quality football coaching to more children and ...

Potter scouts has grown rapidly over the last 3 years, it has relied on grants to try to build resources and equipments. The scouts now provide groups for 4 year olds to 16 year olds. There is only one club now for the children and young people of Potterhanworth and surrounding villages. This money, if successful, would be to buy tents, a mess tents and equipment so all can attend.

We support our members with challenges that they face, and also from a financial perspective. We host activities for families to share experiences and provide training for them that keeps their knowledge and skills up to date; so our members receive the best possible care. LDSSG offer benefits advice and expertise helping to ensure families have access to the correct financial, practical suppor...

Any donation kindly gifted would go towards the purchase of a new gazebo for the club. After a strong 9year life our area gazebo sadly attended its last show this summer. The gazebo is used at every event, have a go day and social throughout our year providing both shade in the summer and shelter in the winter.

Formed one year ago with the aim of bringing local garden enthusiasts together to promotes a healthy activity. Meeting monthly we invite different speakers to inform, entertain and help our members with any gardening queries. We hold separate social events including a garden party and Christmas dinner. A grant would be used to help fund speakers and hall hire reducing members charges.

A female community group where members meet monthly to socialise, explore activities to improve mental/physical fitness and confidence, play games, hear from speakers and make new friendships in a relaxed atmosphere. The group prides itself in offering an affordable membership to its ladies enabling accessibility for all, regardless of age, background, income or disability.

Due to rising costs we are looking for monies to help with rent and replacement of equipment, allowing our participants to remain active, doing something they love. Vouchers will go towards refreshments etc.

Metheringham Women’s Institute meets monthly, with additional days out throughout the year. Originally established in 1934, it has been proudly reformed after a two-year break. Community Champions funding will support church hall costs and provide refreshments for members at meetings.

1st Metheringham Scout Group is a vibrant, local community group bringing children, families and volunteers together to enjoy adventures, build skills and make friends. Funding will help replace our failing boiler, keeping the Scout Hut warm, welcoming and usable for everyone year‑round. It will also support our new Squirrel Drey, welcoming 4-5 year old children into the Scouting family.

We are a friendly coffee morning group, incorporating a variety of characters from around the village and beyond. We chat and put the world to rights on a regular basis, giving much fellowship and laughter. Every other week we welcome the Walcott Wellness walkers and their dogs. Any funding we recieve will go towards our refreshments.

Founded in 2004 on a 5a-side football pitch in Leadenham. We are fielding 2 mens teams, 1 ladies team, junior teams, and multiple mixed teams. Players can start at the age of seven and we have yet to find a maximum age! Players come from all over the county. Any donation kindly gifted would go towards the general running costs of the club. Ensuring we can keep costs low for our members.

Lungs United a choir (Caythorpe) set up by Hayley Bullard Specialist Respiratory Nurse from the local area- the choir helps patients with respiratory conditions and supports them physically, emotionally and mentally through the joy of singing- the aim is to reduce chest infections through singing- reducing breathlessness and helping chest clearance. we would love support to keep the group going...

The group provides a welcome environment for local residents to share their crafting skills and to create craft projects for the community for example a fountain of poppies for Remembrance at the local church. Funding would provide crafting materials for the use of the group for further projects and cover the cost of demonstrations by craft experts.

Whisby VIP meets weekly to take part in a well-being walk specifically aimed at people with visual impairment assisted by volunteers who help with transport and guiding. The walks usually take place at Whisby Nature Park and afterwards the group socialise and take part in a member organised quiz. Any funding received would allow the group to take part in other activities or walks in other areas...

Official company mission statement A not-for-profit supporting youth players of all abilities and backgrounds, providing a safe, secure and inclusive environment which provides opportunities to play and develop Funds will be utilised to support the renovation of the unit, ongoing bills and expenditure to sustain our function.

LDSA, is a primarily volunteer-run watersports charity. The association runs youth courses, provides sessions for numerous schools, runs a weekly children's club after school, & provides Sailability sessions for disabled people. LDSA is dedicated to inclusivity and making sailing accessible & affordable for all. The funding will allow LDSA to continue supporting & growing sailing in the com...

We are applying for this grant to enable the combined units of Hykeham district Girl Guiding to purchase equipment for Poacher 2026, this includes some new tents to accommodate all of the girls, cooking equipment so that the girls can cook their own meals independently, purchase them all some of the poacher clothing that they can wear during the week.

The club provides a friendly atmosphere for people to meet and make new friends whilst watching experienced flower demonstrators create a variety of floral displays and at the sometime sharing their knowledge and love of flowers. Any funding received would help with floral based workshops within the community and also running costs.

Many children face isolation and anxiety. Our project gives them a safe space to connect, learn, and build confidence. We seek £1,440 to fund hall hire and continue activities that improve mental health and social wellbeing.

Headway Lincolnshire supports people affected by brain injury and their families. Brain injury can impact memory, mood, mobility and independence. Funding will help us to run our Sleaford Social Support Group , offering activities that reduce isolation, build confidence and provide vital peer support for survivors and carers.

We seek funding for an inclusive sensory garden to support our students, particularly those struggling with their mental health. This outdoor area will feature aromatic herbs, tactile plants, and musical elements to relax the mind and provide a vital calming area to de-stress. Your grant will help us improve student wellbeing and ensure every child has a safe space to thrive.

Fairfield iCommunity Farm s home to some very special animals including pigs, ponies, ducks, and the friendliest goats and sheep you will ever meet. Our mission is to improve mental health and wellbeing of local people by offering them a chance to connect with animals and nature through activities, social events and volunteering. The money we raise will go towards the care of the animals.

Lawn bowls the money will be used for fertilisers grass seed and servicing of equipment which increases each year. We play in two local leagues as well as competitions and we need to maintain a good playing surface.

Skellingthorpe Community Centre is available to all residents and visitors to hire for their special events. It is the home of scallywags pre-school nursery and every Friday afternoon we hold a Social Cake n Cuppa event where residents of all ages can come along for cake n cuppa to chat with friends old and new, for a good chat and discuss any difficulties they are experiencing.

The Snails Seniors play for fun, fitness & friendship and are financially self supporting. We present awards for sportsmanship.There are no limits for improving self-confidence at the Snails. As a growing club, we need some external funding for renting pitches & buying trophies & kit for players who have never won anything in their lives before. The increase in players self-worth is immeasurabl...

We're a cricket team supporting mentally or physically ‘broken’ people feel a little less broken without the pressure from being part of a traditional team. A victory on the scoreboard is a bonus, our true victory comes from feeling a little less broken. The funding would help reduce costs to ensure everyone, regardless of financial position can benefit from being part of the team.

Rauceby Village Hall is the only community hub serving the c 500 residents of North & South Rauceby and provides a safe space in the middle of South Rauceby for parties, clubs, meetings & events bringing our community together throughout the year. To preserve our hall, we have to carry out essential floor & roof repairs and are fundraising to help meet these costs.

we are a self funding club and should we be successful the money would be put towards equipment and products to repair the bowls rinks which were severely damaged last year due to weather conditions and failure of equipment

WINC are a netball club that welcome all ages from 6 upwards helping, mainly, young females develop in the sport with the ambition of them playing for life. We hold an annual awards ceremony to recognise members contributions/developments etc Funding would be used toward the cost of hiring of a venue to accommodate players and their families to celebrate their achievements

North Scarle Tennis Club is a small, inclusive village club with 60 adult and 20 junior members. We run return-to-tennis sessions, club nights, match training and Sunday junior coaching, plus community fundraisers supporting local charities like the Air Ambulance. Funding would help renew our outdoor seating and viewing area for members, families and village spectators.

We are seeking funding for new netball posts, balls and bibs to support our school netball team and enhance PE for all 412 pupils and future pupils in the Academy. The equipment will allow us to train and host local league matches safely, benefiting our children within the community and other local schools while promoting teamwork, confidence, resilience and lifelong healthy habits.

The hall is actively bringing social engagement back to the village with community cuppa, craft group, fairs and parties. Monies raised would go towards our refurbishment plans. We wish to paint, replace carpet and blinds in a lovely light room with a view over the bowls green. This would be an ideal room for exercise classes, yoga, ante natal groups, mother and baby groups. please vote for us...

Wrawby windmill needs your help. It is a post mill and as such is made of wood.Volunteers look after the month to month maintenance to keep this old windmill alive but it needs repainting and that has to be done by professionals at a cost of £9000. The windmill opens free of charge on bank holidays . It wants to continue to do that for generations to come.

we have 2 teams running out of our club one on a saturday and one on a sunday, we have a large age range starting from 16 we get the community out and about exercising for their mental health and physical well being. The money would be used to keep the club going through maintenance and all the ongoing costs involved. We appreciate your support.

CWN play weekly at ANLC in Crowle. We encourage people back into the netball game we loved as kids but at a pace that suits their needs. We engage with older, less mobile adults and those with learning disabilities in an inclusive environment. Coffee, cake & chats, at other community events, are a key part of our Saturday mornings. We want to fund additional qualified hosts to ensure CWN thrive...

Our school has recently joined the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme. We’re really passionate about providing the children with a rich, engaging environment to make playtime just as valuable as classroom learning. We would use the money to provide outdoor storage for all the OPAL equipment and resources. This storage will help us preserve the equipment.

The Old Railway Cutting - Eastoft Road. To further establish a community orchard and wildlife haven in the heart of our local community. We would love to re-lay a rustic path border, install some free-standing information signs about the site's rich heritage and the flora and fauna in situ there, as well introducing some bat hotels to complement the wildlife boxes we placed not long ago.

Resilience Martial Arts Club CIC is a family-friendly club in Barton Upon Humber teaching Karate & Kickboxing training to children, teens and adults. We build confidence, resilience and life skills. Lincolnshire Co-op funding would provide some vital new safety equipment and community workshops to support local families and young people.

we started the group to help loneliness & to eat together with others. The group encourages people to get out and about active in the community, we also deliver a meal to those who cant get out. we use funds to purchase the food using local suppliers EG. butchers and we put an order of veg in through our local lincolnshire co-op so any funds raised in vouchers would be spent in Goxhill co-op

For over 5 years, our Christmas lights & parade have brought warmth, joy & togetherness to our community. The sparkling lights, festive floats & smiling faces are what make the season so special, but this wonderful tradition only happens with the help of your generous support & our amazing volunteers. Money raised will be used to fund the continued event & expand the Christmas Lights.

Our young people have a chance to experience activities such as archery, bouldering, axe throwing as well as other general activities while camping on our pitch at Jim Page campsite. Unfortunately our camp hut has had to be demolished so we are fund raising to replace this, install electrics and plumbing before purchasing kitchen units and equipment needed to be able to hold camping events agai...

We are a mental health and suicide prevention charity, we are starting a support for children from bullying campaign aimed at giving support to children via a support number, trained call takers and working with schools to promote anti bullying to save lives. Studies show 22-23% of child suicides (under 18/young people) and we want to give the support and advice to help lower this number to ze...

Our group is helping Kirton in Lindsey to look beautiful by maintaining green spaces, planters, cleaning signs, litter picking. We actively encourage residents of Kirton in Lindsey to get out and about and join us being active to help their mental health and physical wellbeing while doing feel good activities. Money would be towards equipment, plants, new planters.

FOMS are a registered charity whose fundraising efforts are for the benefit of the children enrolled at Messingham Primary School. FOMS are currently raising funds to develop the children’s playground and provide equipment for playtimes. The evolution of this area will allow the children to improve their physical wellbeing and build confidence through active play, promote mental well-being ...

One of the main activities we want to share with the girls is an adventure residential, which build confidence, courage, independence and resilience, all important life skills. This is very expensive for local families so our aim is to subsidise this trip. We also like the girls to learn to manage money, plan meals and cook, so the food vouchers for co-op would support weekly activities like th...

Scawby Coffee Morning (Community Cuppa) is a lifeline for 30 - 40 people each week, its important we keep running to ensure the local community has this to look forward to every week. It gets people out the house and socialising with friends, they know they can expect a friendly face when they arrive and leave happy. Funding would be used to sustain the group with refreshments and equipment.

We are a club that offers paddle boarding, kayaks, canoeing and marathon sessions 3 times weekly on The River Ancholme. Our marathon team also attend events across the country . We also hold free trial days for the community. The money would be used to replace and upgrade equipment which deteriorates from been in the water. We are a company limited by guarantee, number 8846755

Friends of St Luke’s Primary School is a group of eight dedicated volunteers. Our aim is to enhance school grounds and play zones with sensory equipment and raised beds. Access to green spaces and nature helps to reduce stress and lowers cortisol levels. We strongly believe that a healthy heart supports a healthy mind, and that outdoor learning plays a vital role in children's developme...

We have been fundraising and would love to redo the whole outdoor area, we would like physical equipment, and re do the flooring hopefully to make it safer and better for the children. The outdoor play is so important for their physical and mental being, learning and behaviours.

Abbey High Fliers is a community Trampoline club with childrens ages ranging from 5 - 18. The club has found a permanent base on the edge of Boston. This will mean we can open our amazing sport to so many more children , along with adults, schools, disabilities, parents and toddlers sessions. The money will go towards soft play equipment that will be used during our sessions.

Rock School Bus CIC is a community interest group delivering inclusive music sessions for children and young people. The funding will enable SEND provision within our Rock! Pop! Sing! group, ensuring sessions are accessible to all through adapted support, resources and inclusive delivery.

We are a very small group the majority of members being Over eighty. The club is financially self supporting through their generosity when fund raising. Social meetings are held every Friday for bingo, chat, and refreshments plus we celebrate members birthdays. During the year we have two entertainers and funds permitting a meal or two out plus a Christmas lunch Sadly because of rising cost...

IDEA a 'Not for Profit 'group set up to enhance the lives of local people. Volunteers run Flinder's Park,used daily day by school children dog walkers and for events. Run a village lottery.Volunteers do grass cutting and planting, We welcome new volunteers for gardening. Improve mental health, out in the open air. Find opportunities. Maintain all areas . Money would help to cont...

In keeping with the ethos of the UK Men's Shed Association, we provide a meeting place for men over the age of 18 to meet and talk and lift the spirits of the majority of us to ease our loneliness and improve our mental health. However, it is not all about the chatting, we get involved in practical projects that can benefit the wider community and these projects can involve expenses such as...

Our lovely hall offers our village and community a great space for youth and community hubs. During 2024 our dreams were realised, and we started running our junior and senior youth hubs and the demand has been phenomenal. This application seeks assistance towards increasing running costs which have resulted from the success of our youth hubs and the associated overheads.

Our Friendship Group in Holbeach brings older people together to reduce loneliness, build confidence and create meaningful new connections. Members enjoy varied activities that keep them mentally and physically active. With your support, we can introduce gentle seated‑exercise sessions, helping even more people stay mobile, engaged and part of a welcoming community.

All Saints, Holbeach is an established church that is seeking to promote coffee/tea mornings on Wednesday mornings between 1015 and 1115 hrs and on Saturdays for coffee/tea and light lunches on Saturdays between 1100-1300hrs. The Wednesday morning is after an 0930 service and the church is open to all during the above hours for friendship and fellowship.

Boxes of hope are in Holbeach and have a community allotment in the town, We work with the community to establish a link with the schools, community groups, food banks and other volunteer run community groups to involve them in growing fresh veg and fruit. involving the community encourages social inclusion and encourage healthy eating. Being outside encourages wellbeing and good mental healt...

We are a village hall and are a non profit charity, originally formed to provide a communal centre for the local community. The hall is on the National Grid and Red Cross lists as a warm hub space which was achieved this year. This was great news however neither company assists with managing the day to day maintaining of this. We would be applying for new kitchen equipment to provide hot meals.

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FRIDAY COFFEES, held each week is a community run incentive, welcoming all people of all ages either to make new friends, connect with old ones, or just take some time for themselves. Hearing the laughter echoing around the hall, makes our volunteering really worthwhile. Funds would be used for coffee, tea, milk, scones, raffle prizes to raise funds for local charities.

As a small community churchandRenew Wellbeing centre, our regular activities hosted over 190 people last year,with many more attending a range of community events. We would use funding to encourage greater inclusivity.e.g adding a ramp and broadening provision to include failies. We would include refreshments and put on a regular summer event.

Our school will enhance its allotment and sensory garden so children can grow food, learn outdoors and improve wellbeing. Funding will provide raised beds, plants and tools, while bringing pupils, families and volunteers together to create a shared space that encourages healthy living and community involvement.

Receiving Co-op Community Champions funding will help us continue our vital conservation work, protecting the natural environment and providing an opportunity for the public to access our visitor centre. Significantly, it will contribute towards the cost of food and the operation of our egg incubation and brooding equipment to support over 30 owl and raptor babies through their early developmen...

The Curlew Centre provides a very wide range of service to the locality. These range from Soup lunches for the elderly through to Kick boxing, wedding receptions , line dancing and a local choir. We now need to replace chairs originally bought 2nd hand . Any grant would, gratefully, go to this end.

Leverington sports club encourage children and adults to get fresh air and exercise through football. From walking football, wellbeing locker sessions for men, children's sessions, usual grassroot teams, disability football groups and so much more. We would love some funds to keep equipment up to date, purchase kit and allow us to continue our fully inclusive sessions to everyone.

Fields Farm Nature Play & Therapy CIC provides safe, inclusive outdoor sessions that improve family wellbeing and reduce isolation. This funding will give up to 100 families free access to our family farm play sessions who otherwise couldn’t attend. Working with local partners, we’ll reach those most in need and open nature to families facing financial barriers.

Evelyn’s Butterfly Effect spreads hope through acts of kindness, social connection and positive change around mental health. Our monthly wellbeing walks are one way we bring people together. Funding will help us buy backpack flags for visibility and provide refreshments that lift people during the walk and offer a welcoming treat when we gather to connect at the end.

Our group monitors, manages & enhances the River Witham in Long Bennington. This improves the natural environment and encourages volunteering & outdoor activity for all. Sessions involve several hours physical work in all weathers – funding is sought for refreshments to keep our volunteers comfortable, to show appreciation for their commitment and to provide opportunity for social connection.

In a rural village where 58% are over 65yrs, our group wish to keep providing a service to those that are often socially isolated. We ask people to give what they can afford and this means that at the moment we are just covering our costs. We are using the £100 Co-op gold card carefully and are concerned that over next winter with rising heating bills, we will not be able to sustain this ventu...

Bourne Scout Group provides Scouting opportunities to almost 200 young people aged 4–18 across Bourne and Morton. We operate 10 sections and meet at three locations, offering different age ranges on different days and venues to maximise accessibility: Any money would be used to help with the running costs of our Morton site, this is a building and a 5 acre field.

Special Olympics Lincolnshire is part of SOGB a non profit charity who supports children and adults with a learning disability become Inclusive to the 27 sports that SOGB offer. In Lincolnshire we have athletics, badminton Equestrian, young athletes and MATP for more complex needs people. We try to support and encourage athletes parents and coaches to take take qualifications and enter comps...

Tech Together Digital sessions offer older people in Grantham a welcoming space to build confidence with technology while enjoying the motivation of learning side by side. These group sessions helps people to stay active in their community & strengthen wellbeing through connection and shared purpose. Funds will be used for refreshments at our venues and volunteering out of pocket expenses.

We are dedicated to enhancing the natural beauty of the village and our volunteers enjoy looking after the planters and flower beds. The money will be used to focus on sustainable planting, pollinator friendly species, bulbs and hanging baskets. The community love to see the flower beds in bloom throughout the year as its a visually uplifting environment for their daily commutes and walks

We operate a year round Community Space, offering a warm & social venue to meet weekly (Wed pm), we provide a cooked meal, snacks, teas/coffee craft, pool, table tennis, snooker and use of the outdoor sports court, all Free of Charge. The money will cover the purchase of food and help with the heating bill so that we can continue to provide this valuable resource for our community

Bardney Christian Community Trust oversees the Open Door coffee shop & The community grocery both not for profit. We are planning to start a Community Cinema in the village to provide family entertainment & educational films at a low cost. We require, therefore funds to purchase the necessary equipment.

We are restoring empty buildings in Caistor Market Place. A community room is at the heart of the facilities for Caistor and surrounding district. Ready from September 2026, this flexible fully accessible space has amazing views across the roof tops of Caistor and the Wolds. The Trust want to equip this space with video screen, tables, sixty chairs and equip the kitchen to serve refreshments.

Friendly Fridays is a welcoming weekly group supporting wellbeing through connection, creativity, and shared activities. Grant funding will provide books, puzzles, craft materials, and refreshments, creating a safe, inclusive space where people can relax, build friendships, and improve mental health through enjoyable, meaningful engagement.

Caistor Town Cricket Club has a thriving women and girls section with over 50 members competing in softball and hardball cricket. Cricket is a great way to get people active, improving both physical health and mental wellbeing while building confidence, friendships, and community. Funding will help us provide vital protective equipment allowing us to keep the game inclusive and accessible for a...

The Hall is an important facility for the village, used by dance classes, three music groups, yoga & fitness classes for all ages, art, whist & social groups, coffee mornings & charity events. Over 50's luncheon club & U3A. Also hired to commercial organisations (e.g. small staff training events). The money will be used for a deep clean, annual maintenance & refurbishment.

Friends of Cherry support Cherry Willingham Primary Academy. Our Sensory Room provides a calm, engaging space where all children, especially those with additional needs, can feel safe, supported and ready to learn. The equipment, lighting and resources need updating so that every pupil can benefit from a soothing environment designed to nurture wellbeing and promote positive sensory experiences...

Resources will be purchased to support children’s fine and gross motor development, including items such as balance bikes, climbing equipment, balls, tweezers, threading sets, playdough tools, and construction materials to build strength, coordination, and control.

We are applying for a 50/50 Co-op voucher to purchase a fridge and popcorn machine for community use at the BEM in Hemswell Cliff. The fridge will store fruit, water and healthy snacks, particularly supporting local children attending our activities, while being available to all groups including knitting, social and wellbeing sessions. The popcorn machine will provide an affordable, healthier t...

Gainsborough Town Tennis Club is the location for the 2nd most popular sport played in Gainsborough, attracting people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, including those from deprived areas of the town to play tennis. After upgrading the all weather courts last year, the club has now started a "Crowdfunder" to meet the costs of providing 3 additional all weather courts tor all year ro...

We are the local Village hall which is used for clubs and community get togethers. We have a coffee morning once a month which brings the community together. The money it would be used for new main doors which we have noticed have a gap at the top and we have draughts coming through which makes the hall cold during the winter months and making our energy bills expensive.

Cabra Singers is a friendly mixed four-part choir bringing people together through music for over 30 years. We perform locally, supporting community and charity events. We aim for a high standard but always make time for tea, cake and chat! Funding will help cover rising costs and buy new music so we can continue enriching local life.

Dunholme Preschool is charity run and offers local childcare for 2-4 year olds. We would like to enhance our garden, by creating a sensory area, for children to regulate and support their mental health and emotional wellbeing. We would like to buy gardening equipment, create a new digging and planting area with herbs and child friendly plants and buy a swing seat for all the children to access.

The purpose of ‘Chris the Mindset Coach CIC’ is to support individuals and groups through community-based co-production services, focusing on empowering individuals to be responsible for the improvement of their mental and physical well-being. The ‘Strong & Mobile Village Outreach’ programme will deliver 8 low-impact physical activity sessions, at 8 village centre venues, over an 8 mont...

We are a large group of 4 to 7 year old girls who enjoy participating in the Girlguiding program and earning our bronze, silver and gold awards! Money you raise will go towards providing materials for girls to earn their badges. It will assist our volunteers to support girls from all backgrounds to learn about themselves, have adventures and to develop into good citizens in the local communi...

Happy Hooves is a friendly community focused organization that uses the calming and uplifting presence of animals to help people feel happier, healthier and more connected. We will use the money to support people of all ages including those facing mental health challenges, social isolation, disability or life changes, whilst also offering opportunities for volunteering, learning and connection

Hall renovated in 2022. Usage rose from 4 times p.a. to 250 in 2025. We host Yoga, teas, craft groups, Ionian services, bell ringing, charity events, meetings and talks. We support elderly residents and provide a warm space as there are no other facilities in village. Running costs are covered by donations and fundraising. Funding will allow us to continue and increase events that can be of...

We seek funds to install a secure, accessible gate at our community park entrance, which currently opens directly onto a road. Despite inclusive features, safety concerns deter families, especially those with young children or additional needs. The wide, slow-closing gate will improve safety without limiting access. The parish council will maintain it, ensuring lasting community benefit.

Gainsborough Town Council are introducing a Biodiversity Community Garden to Richmond Park. The identified space will be used to build raised beds to be planted with bee and butterfly attracting shrubs and plants, summer fruits and herbs for community sharing. We will ensure that the space is accessible for all to use. The money will fund the plants ...

We meet fortnightly in village hall and encourage everyone to come along it helps to stop them feeling lonely we play games and have speakers on various subjects followed by Tea& biscuits Twice a year we have organised coach trips voted for by our members and every Christmas we have Lunch at Thonnock park Golf Club. All paid for by membership and raffles We are a mixed group of men & women.

Buddies Dementia Cafe provides a safe, friendly and supportive environment for those living with Dementia and their carers. There is entertainment at each meeting, refreshments and often, presentations from support agencies. We organise visits to local venues throughout the year. The money would help towards increasing costs of providing this essential service.

The Hub operates as a registered charity and all money raised is put back into the management and maintenance of the Hub. Money is raised through local events and applications for funding. The Hub is a thriving part of community life and acts as a focal point for many people and groups – helping to combat loneliness and providing access to small businesses, classes and events.

Saxilby Cricket Club is a welcoming, volunteer-run community club in Saxilby, offering junior and senior cricket and promoting grassroots sport. Grant funding will help purchase a dedicated grass wicket mower, improving pitch quality, player safety and match standards, while reducing volunteer workload and supporting the club’s long-term sustainability.

Saxilby Village Hall needs internal display cabinets to advertise and promote activities run by our groups; we also hold one-off charity events and support groups. Visual displays are vital for older people or those without social media.  Increased bookings mean our groups offer ranges of activities supporting people with physical and mental health plus providing a social, safe space for all a...

Saxilby & Ingleby Good Neighbour Scheme (SIGNS) provides help to those who need it in Saxilby, Ingleby, Hardwick, Broxholme & Broadholme. Our volunteers offer befriending, help with IT/Forms, collections, shopping, lifts and small jobs indoors and out. We are seeking funds for SIGNS activity, which also includes a Welcome Hub, coffee mornings and various social events for residents’ wellb...

Saxilby Hornets is a local Under‑11s grassroots football team based in Saxilby, providing a fun, safe, and supportive environment where children develop confidence, friendships, and football skills. Funding would support new training equipment and help the team take part in local tournaments, improving session quality and creating valuable experiences for our players.

We have been on the go for 132 years and been a big part of the community for many past and present. The money would go towards improvements in playing surface, particularly the training area which has taken great strain over the last year with 4 teams training on it. Pitch improvement would allow more teams to play down there and more players out the village to train on it.

The Hall at the Chapel is in constant use throughout the week by all age groups, yoga, fitness the village textile group whist and a successful Women's group always popular for a cup of tea and companionship. The building is also home to the village Heritage group. Money would be put towards increasing costs and help to maintain the building for these groups and activities.

Sturton by Stow Youth Club provides a safe, supportive environment for our young people to meet, socialise and have fun. We always want to provide a wide range of activities for our members and are now looking at a trip to go bowling. The funding we are requesting is for £700, which will allow us to take members, plus leaders to the bowling alley in Lincoln in a hired minibus.

The Parish Council has successfully run a Music and Arts Festival for the community for the last two years. 2026 will have more events including craft events such as basket weaving, candle making, art etc, a tea dance and Scottish dancing, a Taylor Swift and Queen tribute night and our popular comedy night and the Military Wives Choir. Any money will be used towards funding the event.

Funds will be used to buy resources that strengthen children’s fine and gross motor skills, such as balance bikes, stepping stones, balls, climbing frames, tweezers, threading beads, and playdough tools. These materials will help build coordination, strength, and confident physical play.

Our Guide unit serves girls from Welton, Dunholme and surrounding villages of ages 10 -14 . we provide opportunities like residential and camping trips, life skills, crafts , camping and discovering the world around us .The money would help provide resources and equipment to carry on these activities without having to ask parents to increase subscriptions.