Previous champions

We are a local cricket club that promotes participation for all members. We welcome men, women, children 13 years+ (aim of extending in near future), and non-players who invaluably assist with facility maintenance. Our objective is to be a community hub with physical and social activity at our heart. We would use funds received to invest in club equipment to remove barriers to participation.

Misterton Bowls Club provides sporting and leisure activities for the local community especially for older residents helping them to lead an active and social lifestyle. We raise money through membership fees and fund-raising activities in order to invest in the infrastructure of the club to ensure its survival as a community asset.

We CAAN provide sensory stay and play sessions for families who have someone with an additional need. This allows families to socialise and access peer support vital to reduce social isolation for the SEN community. If successful the money will buy an infinity light floor and cover the costs of the Marquee for our yearly sensory Xmas grotto show SEN families and schools to access.

1403 (Retford) Squadron offers exciting opportunities of flying and gliding, space and cyber security, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and sports. Cadets are instructed in life skills such as First Aid, leadership, communication, confidence and teamworking skills. The money will be used to purchase First Aid training aids including resuscitation/CPR training, and equipment for a flight simulator.

The money used will go towards funding our warm space sessions which allows people of the community to come to our office and have a chat, have a meal or get any help they may need. Weve had our office space for almost a year and the demand for our warm space is growing week by week. We run coffee morning and fun Friday sessions for children. In 2023 we helped 4736 individuals through our servi...

The money will be used for community links for youth sports, inclusive of rugby union, football and cricket. We have summer caps arranged for upto now 2 days in Nay 28th and 29th May which will cover off all sports mentioned above. We are planning another camp in August, and are running an under 8's to U11's sessions every Saturdays as well as minis (U7"s). The grant will go to eq...

We are the only competitive swimming club in the area and are one of the oldest clubs in the area operating for over 100 years developing people to be the best they can be. The money will be used to enhance the training area equipment to enable us to keep allowing young and old the opportunity to be the best they can be and development social skills, friendships.

We are a provision that supports young people aged between 16&24 years. Some of our young people have had difficulties accessing education and/or have special educational needs. We are currently working on a garden project where we would like to grow and cook our own produce, have a wildlife area and have a pond. Any money received would be a fantastic opportunity for us to develop our project.

Funding community rugby events for children within the area.

Each plot has a 1000l IC tank to enable tenants to harvest rainwater. After twelve years of use the taps are beginning to leak and cannot be replaced easily. Money awarded would be used to purchase new tanks to enable tenants to continue collecting rainwater and reduce our reliability on mains water.

We are a volunteer lead self funded baby and toddler group . Our group is ran entirely from the £2 per family each week . We provide snacks , an area to play and somewhere for the parents to meet knowing their kids are safe . We would use the funding to buy snacks each week , so we can purely focus on making sure the families that play with us can have the full benefit from extras such as days...

Scouts exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. We aim to provide activities that will help them achieve this, and are looking to replace and update some of our camping equipment eg 2 toilet tents and 30-40 chairs with storage trolley.

The Bostonian at pilgrim hospital is a cancer ward, we look after patients that are newly diagnosed and become unwell from having Chemotherapy. Our patients are the heart of all we do. With having chemotherapy this effects the patients appetite and it is very important we offer snacks around the clock to help build they’re appetites up. If the Bostonian win this will fund the patients snack t...

We run a monthly Relax and Craft group (non profit) every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9-3pm. This group provides a safe and warm space for local ladies to come and craft with like minded people. Some of our ladies are vulnerable and lonely so this is good for their mental health. If we were awarded any funding this would be used to pay for professional craft workshops and trips to craft sho...

We are Sibsey Free School - a local school with a big heart. The money would be used to benefit our children and give them resources to help with their learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Wrangle Parish Hall was set up as a charity to provide a safe comfortable equal access facility. It is a place to meet learn and access services.To socialise, encouraging the whole community to join in together for support and development to improve the quality of life in a diverse rural areas.Keep fit to parish council meetings held here.Looking to resurface car park and convert to LED lightin...

The money will be used for essential repairs to the hall as we new safety boards for the windows . We have very large windows that we have to cover with wooden boards so the children don't hit them , ours are very old and would be nice to have some new ones that are easier to apply . Also to use vouchers for our tuck shop and raffle prizes to raise more funds

Boston Women's Aid has been providing specialist domestic abuse services since 1987. We are a well-established, trusted service within the community, striving to offer practical and emotional support to victims of domestic abuse and safe refuge accommodation. If we are successful we plan to offer baking sessions to our families in Refuge, to build confidence and encourage learning new s...

“Tackle It” is an innovative community initiative hosted at the Jakemans Community Stadium. Our goal is to enhance adults’ mental wellbeing through social engagements and low-impact physical activities. Funds will be used for venue costs, equipment, and refreshments, creating a nurturing space and inclusive environment where participants can find comfort and build social connections.

We provide a fun and safe space for young girls in the community. We're enabled to do this as members of Girlguiding, which provides opportunities to young girls to excel them in life. The money we would be given by being a community champion would allow us to continue to pay rent as well as provide badges, crafts, activities, and trips that our girls otherwise wouldn't experience.

We are a scout archery team covering Lincoln and surrounding villages. We have recently began a youth provision for young people aged from 10.5 to 18 who are interested extending their archery ability. We are looking to purchase more varied equipment We are a team of volunteers and the equipment would enable us to offer a more in-depth experience of archery.

We are a Rainbows group,part of Girlguiding. The money will be used for funding days out running costs for the unit.

To help provide entertainment and a meeting point for over 60+ who may not get out or see anyone

Birchwood Sings is a community choir made up of people from Birchwood, Doddington Park and surrounding areas. We meet weekly at St Luke’s Youth Hall and sing a wide range of music. We would like funding to help support the continuation of the group, enable us to support members in financial difficulty, and increase our involvement in our local community to further reduce social isolation.

Birchwood Community Cuppa was established due to a need in the local community. We get together monthly and support locals with a variety of needs to come together in a safe environment, offering free refreshments and we also have social prescribers attending. The money would be spent on supplying refreshments to keep the group going.

Please support Lincoln Griffins Ladies all-female football club 7 established teams 150 players. Funds would be used for kit and equipment so we can inclusively provide for all . Allowing players to develop football skills ,team building, communication, friendship, confidence building , sportsmanship. Help to improve health and wellbeing of each player and coaches

If successful we would spend the money on improving and extending our athletics offer at the Academy. Currently we are unable to partake in all events at local athletics competitions, as we do not have the equipment to train for these. We would purchase adjustable hurdles, shot puts and javelins. We would also use this equipment to offer additional extra-curricular sessions after school.

We recognise the importance of outdoor play for both children, and their whole families, psychological and emotional wellbeing and their physical health. At Moorland Children’s Centre we are looking to buy some resources that are going to enhance our outdoor area to support children’s learning and development, through messy play, role play, outdoor mark making and more.

The Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology (SLHA) aims to promote interest and enjoyment in all aspects of history and archaeology of Lincolnshire through a variety of events and activities including talks, guided walks and workshops. We would use the money to help develop community events, including workshops and storytelling at venues across the county, with a focus on families.

We provide local, accessible, Early Years and family services to our local communities. We provide high quality, inclusive, Early Years sessions to give our children the best start in life and prepare them for school. We also support parents with their mental health and wellbeing. We like to offer our families drinks and snacks to make them feel at home when they come to our centres.

We are a community hub, run mainly by volunteers, with a Lincoln foodbank distribution centre, an LCC library & a wellbeing cafe offering free drinks, toasties & a community meal twice a week. We are also a warm space for the community.

204 (City of Lincoln) Sqn is part of the Air Cadet Organisation, offering a wide range of activities for young people, aged 12 to 18, including flying, shooting & adventure training. Our Squadron is busy and active and supports events in the local community. We fundraise to provide as many activities as possible and maintain our Sqn minibus that transports our cadets to events across the county...

At Lincoln u3a we provide mutual learning & wellbeing activities, for local people who are retired or semi-retired or just have time to spare. We offer a warm and welcoming environment via our various activities in and around Lincoln. Our members enjoy the friendship that sharing a skill or activity brings. Funds raised will help us with start up costs for new interest groups.

To buy equipment for a sensory room within school. We currently have a number of children who require space to calm, to complete group work based around their emotional needs and sensory regulation. The current space we have in school is not enough and we would love to create a bespoke room in school to meet these needs and help children to be able to re-engage with their learning.

7th Lincoln Scouts have over 100 youth members from ages 4 to 14 and we our sessions are held in the heart of the West End at St Faith’s church hall. We are an active group with all sections working towards achieving their Chief Scout Award. A grant would be used to purchase resources to support a varied and exciting programme for our young people to take part in.

WERA exists to provide information and support to the community of the West End. Our main activities include production of an annual residents information booklet, organising the Big Lunch family picnic and the Open Gardens afternoon, promoting residents meetings and managing our Street Warden scheme. We have no source of regular income so funding received would be used to offset our core costs

We would like to enhance the outdoor space at Carholme Children’s Centre, where we hope to buy resources that will support the learning environment. We recognise exercise and being outdoors in general has a significant impact on children's psychological and emotional wellbeing and their physical heath and would like to further improve positive outcomes for children under 5 with this oppor...

Witham Hill is a not for profit gymnastics club based in Lincoln. It offers gymnastics classes for all ages and abilities. Teaching people a wide range of skills they can carry through life. Any funds would be used to update and upgrade the equipment within the gym to progress opportunities for all.

We are a Nursery school with 132 children aged 2-4. We would like to take the children to Whisby Garden Centre during December 2024 to experience Christmas activities, meet Santa and to meet and hold the animals. This will also give the children a chance to travel by coach. Our children may not have the opportunity to have these experiences unless we are able to fund-raise for this trip.

At St Giles Children’s Centre we would like to utilise our community café area better, with more play resources for children. Social interaction in young children is pivotal for them to build relationships, develop communication and language skills and develop a strong sense of self. We want to be able to give families the chance to come together and enjoy a space that gives them that opport...

We are an outreach group that go out with trollies with hot food and drinks,clothing sleeping bags tents.we have access to laundry and shower facilities. We are a non judgemental group with a listening ear that can advice where to go to enable them in the steps to fetch off the streets.We are in the process of launching a sleeping bag exchange scheme and avaliblity of hot meal vouchers

Butterflies is a safe space for women who are experiencing tough times and loneliness to unwind, chat, and enjoy a range of arts, crafts, jewellery making, pampering whilst having tea and cake. More women with smaller children would benefit from this and we currently do not have systems in place to support them. The funds would be used to enable these moms to benefit from this service.

Mint Lane Studio We would like to improve the lighting and heating in the studio space so that it can be used for both drop in wellbeing art projects and artist led workshops. The focus of the studio for 2024/25 will be connecting food, mood and growing. The studio overlooks the Mint Lane Wellbeing Hub garden which is being developed as a permaculture growing space by volunteer garden club mem...

The International Welcome Cafe is for newcomers to the UK, with a focus on refugees. We encourage friendships, improve English skills through discussions, and offer refreshments. Our weekly cafe runs on Thursdays from 1:30pm to 3pm, featuring games, conversation starters, and guest speakers discussing local services. The money will be used for refreshments, resources and volunteer expenses.

We’re a group of volunteers who love to care for our community. We open our doors to all ages, walks of life, no matter their vulnerabilities. On Wednesday mornings we offer free bacon rolls and drinks. Friday mornings there is free toast and drinks. Also, at these mornings we have a Free4All, which is our own thrift shop, where you can fill a bag with clothing, toys or household items for £...

We have been running a community larder, for our students, where they can access foods items, if they are unable to afford to buy the food items themselves, so no-one has to go hungry. We have also been running a period poverty scheme offering free sanitary items in campus toilets for staff and students, so everyone has access to free sanitary products if they can't afford to buy their own.

With a record-breaking number of children struggling with talking and understanding words, we would like to buy some resources to create a better learning space for children, directly enhancing children's speech and language and encouraging communication. This includes resources to support children's understanding of rhythm and rhyme, language development, providing reading spaces and p...

Arts and Crafts Resources for Adult Wellness The Library provides a free safe warm inclusive space for all. We enhance community well-being and offer a supportive environment where individuals can explore their creativity, forge new friendships, and prioritise self-care, creating a healthier, happier community Access to materials and guidance, fostering a sense of accomplishment and fulfilme...

We provide a basic, tailored, nutritious food parcel, containing enough food for 3 meals a day for 3 days, to anyone experiencing short term difficulties and who are referred to us by professionals who have identified a need. We also buy fresh items, like bread, margarine, cheese, milk, eggs, potatoes and fruit and vegetables in order to add some variation and variety to the dried food items.

The money would be used for a variety of costs, new training equipment for the team, costs have trebled this year for winter training facilities so we would put it towards this also so that subs are still affordable to parents and we don’t lose any players due to unaffordable costs. Also we keep team spirit high and take the boys out for an end of the season day to reward them for their effor...

Adi's Legacy, a local group who run a food bank supplying food, cleaning and hygiene products, nappies, baby milk and food. Our food bank is available to all, we don' have any qualifying criteria, are available out of hours and offer delivery when needed . We supply home starter packs, toys, gifts and clothes to those in financial difficulty. Any money would be used to support this vita...

Lincoln Central Children's Centre would like to purchase some new outdoor resources to revamp our garden space, affectionately known as The Meadow. Many of the families that access the Centre, do not have their own gardens/ green space so we would like to make a homely garden that they can access, for free.

These funds will be used to help run our Community Drop In, every Wednesday and Friday. This safe welcoming hub is open to all, offering hot drinks, breakfast & a hot lunch, as well as donated groceries. We offer shower facilities & a washing machine/tumble dryer for those who are homeless. We also provide professional advice on benefits, housing, getting back into employment and so much more.

Central wellness CIC is a wellness centre that has been set up to help our local community. We provide yoga and mindfulness classes with the hope of reaching people that need more support in our local area. We are hoping to offer yoga in schools, suicide prevention and green spaces so It is accessible to everyone but to do this we need more equipment, especially yoga mats.

Abbey Access Training was established as a charity/company limited by guarantee in 1999. The Centre aims to contribute to the economic, social and environmental regeneration of the Abbey ward and wider City of Lincoln through programmes of training, education and community activities. The money will go towards community well being classes to support mental health in this deprived area.

In the Abbey Ward of Lincoln many of the families do not have homes with gardens so the outdoor play experiences for their children have to take place in community locations. At the Children's Centre we have a small but perfectly formed garden and would love to make it a little bit more magical by adding a play house and new ride-on toys.

Hensell Goat Rescue Care Farm is more than an animal rescue service, we help promote the mental wellbeing of the community. Our farm takes goats into local care homes and residential services visit the farm. We are a very community based project providing a physical, social and positive purpose through the interaction of the rescued goats engaging with the communities and public.

We run a mix of activities in the hall during the week Bingo, Line Dancing, Keep Fit Classes, Table Top Sales, W I meet once a month. A warm space meeting is held on the first Saturday of the month The hall is also used for meetings to inform residents of local issues in our area.

Headway Lincolnshire is a local charity that provides support to people affected by a brain injury. We have recently started working with staff and offenders in both the North Sea Prison Camp in Boston and Lincoln Prison and would like to provide activities for this group to help them be less socially isolated and interacting with people who have similar experiences.

We are a voluntary group, who run a local football club in Burgh Le Marsh. We started with a men's team and have now established 4 children's teams, ranging from U7's--U13's. Our parents and coaches help run the tuck shop and maintain the ground. We would use the money towards kit, footballs and training equipment ahead of the new season.

Burgh Baptist Community Church has an outstanding reputation in community outreach, to vulnerable adults, children, and families in the community, and we continue to expand our activities for all ages. We require funding to replace our water boiler, soup maker and other items in our extensively used kitchen We also need to replace old and damaged children’s toys.

If successful, the money allocated will be used to enhance the outdoor provision for the children. We are in a very deprived area therefore, lots of families we work alongside do not have a safe green space at their home. We want to ensure all children in our care have the opportunity to access an outdoor space to enjoy free play and supports their wellbeing and developmental needs.

Our club was started in January 2023 in Coningsby with 8 members. We now have 18. It is open to all between 18 and 80 and our aim is to offer recreational walking football to improve both mental and physical health. We regularly play friendly matches with local teams. The money would be used to fund alternative pitch hire and travel costs following the flooding of our current pitch.

The Treehouse, our school's new breakfast club, seeks funding for 2 sofas, 1 comfy chair, a television, and 4 iPads. This investment will create a nurturing environment for children, fostering digital literacy and supporting their well-being. The Treehouse addresses a critical community need, providing affordable care and stability for working families and create a warm, home-like atmospher...

Curo-lincs promotes wellness through horticulture and animal therapy. Funds for our community garden will create a space for sustainable agriculture, educational workshops, and hands-on activities. The garden will empower individuals to grow food, learn about nutrition, and connect with nature. It will foster social interaction, environmental awareness, and community pride.

Coningsby Helping Hands is a registered charity who loan medical equipment out on a long or short term basis to the sick, elderly, young people and disabled who reside in the parishes of Coningsby and Tattershall. The money will be used to purchase medical equipment which will be loaned out in the community.

St John Ambulance is England’s leading first aid and health response charity.

Linkage colleges offer hope for individuals facing learning difficulties and disabilities across Greater Lincolnshire and beyond. Join us as we create a haven at our Grimsby Campus through the development of a new purpose-built small animal care facility; offering our students and community love & companionship by alleviating feelings of loneliness & isolation that caring for animals can br...

We are a group pf local volunteers formed to fundraise and manage Holton le Clay Village Hall. The money would be used to purchase a new noticeboard for the front of the building to advertise all ongoing and future events for residents to come along to

Our organization runs a play area without any funds other than what we can raise. We run fundraising events staffed entirely by volunteers. We maintain the play area in a safe condition to enable children and their parents/carers to develop through play and foster supportive relationships. We run School Holiday Events, Film Shows, Play Days, Easter Egg Hunt & Christmas Party.

Friends of Banovallum School is a group of volunteers who give up their own free time to organise events to help raise money for the things that The Banovallum School cannot afford or have the budget for. These things are the extra curricular activities such as school trips, residentials, or paying for the coaches etc to get them to such events.

Horncastle Otters is a voluntary run swimming club, whilst we charge members for swimming lessons these fees cover the hiring costs of the pool.,this doesn't cover staff training and equipment. We would like to replace some of our training equipment like fins and floats to benefit the swimmers. We also need to upgrade some of our lifesaving training equipment for our Rookie Lifeguard studen...

Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society exists to enhance the quality of life of blind and visually impaired people whatever their age and circumstances by enabling independent living through home visiting, the provision of and access to information, equipment, services and community-based activities. We support over 1500 people covering an area of over 1600 square miles of Lincolnshire.

We are a non profit making group of volunteers who,by performing the pantomime robin hood at ayscough Hall in January 2025, aim to give the local community a live show within reach of many family budgets whilst raising money for local good causes.to do this we need funds towards fabrics , equipment and wood to make stage props,scenery,backdrops etc

Everyone at the Charity is unpaid.The charity supplies good clothing/furniture/electrical goods at very affordable prices. The money raised is shared out in community groups. Louth Town FC, Louth Hockey Club, Lucky Cat Rescue are amongst those on our funds circle. We supply emergency food packages & hold events for larger projects. Funds gifted would be spent on much needed shelving/lighting.

A group for people aged 55+, we meet weekly for activities. We support mental health & wellbeing through forming friendships & building self-esteem. Caring for the local area we have held fundraising events & rejuvenated a disused bus stop to create a display for local amateur artists. Future aims: expand our reach, develop weekly activity plan & seek more projects to enhance the local area.

The project is important as we are encouraging children to learn to look after their environment as we are in such a deprived area. We want to teach them about different vegetables and encourage them to try new things. We want to be able to supply the community with fresh produce which is free, encouraging them to cook and try new things with their children. We will have parents in to help supp...

East Coast Pride 2024, on September 7 in Skegness, marks the inaugural East Coast Pride, featuring a Main Stage, Blue Light, Family & Wellbeing, and Reflection Zones. This family-friendly pride event follows Lincoln Pride's success, celebrating LGBTQIA+ rights and diversity in Lincolnshire and beyond, aiming to promote equality, eliminate discrimination, and educate on LGBTQIA+ challenges.

2nd Spilsby Scout Group provide opportunities for girls and boys age 4-14yrs to access adventurous activities and nights away, all whilst learning life skills and making friends. We cater for girls and boys aged 4-14 years from our HQ in Spilsby. The money will be used towards activities in our normal sessions such as craft supplies or ingredients for cooking activities over an open fire.

The Northcote Heavy Horse Centre is a small charity that cares primarily for horses but also other animals who need a home safe from harm and neglect. As a registered charity and visitor attraction running costs are high and due to the recent unexpected loss of land used by our animals’ donations towards maintenance and everyday animal care costs is vital to our survival at this time.

SCF aims to support the lives of local individuals and families, providing social groups to combat isolation, a food & school uniform bank to help with the financial stresses, an ever ready ear to listen and a friend to provide encouragement and support. Money from community fund, will be used to provide craft and resources to enable us to continue to offer fun & meaningful activities and sessi...

Barnes Wallis is a small secondary school located in the rural village of Tattershall, Lincolnshire. Interact is a rotary-sponsored service club that gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun and meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends, the basic principle of the Interact Club is to help others.

We are a group who are trying to promote social skills to people through racing and maintaining small radio controlled cars and to try and encourage youngsters to come away from game consoles and virtual worlds and do something for reel.

Wild Things Rescue is a wildlife rehabiliation charity providing care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife found within Lincolnshire. Our organisation helps a variety of animals ranging from toads to hedgehogs and blackbirds to barn owls. In an average year we see over 1,000 animals, with demand for our services increasing year on year.

A friendly tennis club providing 3 floodlit all weather courts to club members and general public. Coaching available. Club is introducing Pickleball and any money received would be used to buy the equipment and room hire to continue play in winter months. Also the Club has to raise funds for general court maintenance, re-painting and re-surfacing, to maintain this great community facility....

The Woodhall Spa Town Bowls (WSTBC) is an Community Amateur Sport Club (CSAC) CSAC No. CH2179, with some 60 members within the Woodhall Spa area. Due to the cancellation of the Woodhall Spa 1940's Festival the club is suffering a substantial deficit in its 2024 revenues. Thus the WSTBC would appreciate any financial assistance that the Coop can advance to assist the WSTBC.

We are a bowling club based on Jubilee Park. We have a very strong membership and are renowned for being a friendly club giving a warm welcome to our members and any visitors to the club and the park. Our mower is over 10 years old and is in need of repair. This is the most important piece of equipment the club owns and without maintaining the green we don't have a bowling club.

We are a Primary School in Wragby and we always need as many books for our Library as we can afford , but school budgets are getting tighter and we unfortunately have to limit our expenditure every year. Our children read a lot during each Academic year so we need to buy new, age related titles to freshen up reading opportunities every year!

EDAN Lincs is a registered charity providing support & assistance to anyone suffering or fleeing from Domestic Abuse in Lincolnshire. We provide emergency safe accommodation for those who have fled domestic abuse & offer support in the community. We would like get supermarket vouchers to give out to those in difficult situations needing to feed their families.

Our mission is to work together to overcome homelessness and social exclusion while using our voice to achieve social change. We have a 30 room community house to try to get formerly homeless individuals back in to independent living. Any money raised will help us to provide the home and meaningful work to the people we support. We are making a community garden, we need a new vehicle and new sh...

Our mission is to work together to overcome homelessness and social exclusion while using our voice to achieve social change. We have a 30 room community house to try to get formerly homeless individuals back in to independent living. Any money raised will help us to provide the home and meaningful work to the people we support. We are making a community garden, we need a new vehicle and new sh...

We give breaks in the countryside to children who live seriously challenging lives. They are children who care for their ill parents, who worry about where their next meal will come from, who struggle to make friends, who hide in their bedroom, afraid to come out. In short - children who don’t really have a childhood. We give them a break from all this, letting them play and be carefree.

We are 1st Whittlesey District Rainbows and we are the youngest group of apart of a wider organisation called Girlguiding. We provide 4 to 7 years old girls an exclusive environment where they can learn lifeskills and make friends for life, this money will aid us to continue our work within the district by purchasing resources.

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The Centre is run by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to care for and rehome all of the cats and kittens that come through our doors. We not only rehome cats but are also available to help with questions about behavior, assist with Neutering costs as well as support the local community with feral cats through our trap, neuter, return scheme.

Renovation of Warsop Town Hall. This building was at risk of being demolished. Working with local residents we were able to secure an asset transfer to Lifespring. We need to buy furniture, kitchen equipment and food. We want the building to become a centre where people can come socialise, learn, and have access to food.

6th Newark Sea Scouts delivers Scouting activities for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts across Newark District. We specialise on water based activities including Kayak, Canoe and Power Boat. We would us the money to renew our safety equipment and provide a better range of sizes for life jackets and buoyancy aids allowing more young people to take part.

We are the largest and oldest Grassroots Community Football Club based in Newark and we offer football opportunities to children as young as 4 years old to adults. We lead the way locally in Men’s and Ladies football and for Junior Girls and Boys. This sponsorship will enable us to keep supporting all of those players throughout their footballing journey.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trusts purpose is to create a Wilder Nottinghamshire where people and nature thrive together. Funding will support provide essential training, PPE and tools for our volunteers enabling local people to make a difference for wildlife. Our varied opportunities are a fantastic way to develop skills and knowledge, meet new people and boost physical and mental wellbeing.

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 entirely volunteer run and rely on donations for funding, We also provide a drop in centre for villagers who benefit from this, especially those suffering from dementia.

The club would use the money to provide equipment to help better coach our players and provided quality sessions. Our team has a motto of equal game time for all helps develop and ultimately fall in love with football.

Newark Castle Archers is a local Archery Club, the sport has so many social & physical benefits and we would love to encourage more to participate. Unfortunately we suffered floods at our grounds and our beginners course kit was destroyed so we are needing to re-purchase a lot of equipment to be able to offer new beginners sessions to raise our membership number to keep the club going. Thank yo...

Orchard way is a new project providing intense support for 16 and 17 year olds who are homeless, our aim is to help teach the young people we support to learn the independent living skills they need to move on to semi-independent living with Branching out young person’s service we are seeking funds to help us provide the tools and equipment to help us do this, we want to teach our young peopl...

We are a community wellbeing group who operate a food bank/social supermarket throughout the week and open for the community at the weekend. We collect surplus food daily from the local supermarkets to reduce food waste and distribute to families and individuals in need. We provide opportunities for volunteering and access to additional wellbeing support for those in need.

we are a community cafe and charity with 3 sites, rumbles at the Lawn sutton in ashfield, Vicar water country Park in Clipstone and Sconce Park in Newark, we aim to give people with disability a safe space to learn catering skill and front of house skill to take forward in life and give them social skills and life skills , from school age children to young adults

The money will be used towards purchasing a second practice net at our club. This will allow us to segregate ages and abilities to better suit, we are confident this will help us progress our fledging junior and newly formed ladies section. We boast two senior teams and age group teams from 7 to 13 years old and are always looking to add more members.

We provide offices in Collingham where Citizens' Advice operate an outreach service for anyone from Collingham and neighbouring villages to receive advice without having to travel into Newark. We pay for a separate room for confidential advice to be given in private, and phone and internet services to give clients a number to ring and the Advisor the means to pursue issues on their behalf.

The friends of john blow school help to fundraise money for the local school in Collingham. Money donated will go towards new school books, equipment and educational experiences for the children.

Village cricket club, supporting local junior cricket, aiding physical and mental health

We are a village cricket club for juniors, women and men. We are an inclusive club for all. We play in regional and county wide leagues. We also have a thriving social membership and are a solid pillar in the local community. The money will be used for the purchase of additional practice and playing equipment specifically for junior boys and girls starting the game and keeping them in the club....

WE ARE TARGETING THE COMMUNITY WUTH EVENTS THAT WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE LOCAL POPULATION AND ENCOURAGE SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE GATHERINGS. WE WILL HAVE TO INVEST IN THE INSTALLATION OF A KITCHEN (CURRENTLY THERE ISN'T COOKING FACILITES AVAILABLE) WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND OUR COMMUNITY CUPPA SCHEME BY INTRODUCING A COMMUNITY SOUP & BREAD LUNCH. ALL EVENTS WILL BE RUN BY VOLUNTEERS.

Active Newark CIC aims to increase opportunities to improve peoples lives through activities to improve peoples Physical, Mental, Social and Economical well being. Our aim is to provide activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. The funding will be used to purchase much needed equipment to increase our physical activity provision to include those with disabilities and older participants...

NABC is an amateur boxing club that supports local young boxers aged 5-25 to improve both their physical & mental health, and fosters a strong ethos of discipline, respect, resilience and adaptability. We need to replace our broken punch bags to be able to give our young people the best equipment alongside the best coaching that Newark has to offer.

We support older people to remain independent and connected to their community. Our services create a community we all wish to grow older in by reducing social isolation and loneliness, as well as improving both health and wellbeing in those over the age of 55. Money raised will go towards the continuation of our local services.

Newark Emmaus Trust is a local charity providing supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 years including parents and children. Support is provided to build skills, confidence and self-esteem to create a positive future for our residents. The money will help to provide activities to develop better life skills so they become responsible citizens and better neighbours in the Communit...

Portland Pathways @ Newark is a quadruple award-winning community focused initiative aiming to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Accredited courses to help develop skills and prepare for employment. Our Rebuilding Mental Health courses support people to improve mental health and a free 1:1 counselling service supports individuals to overcome barriers to employm...

Your donation will buy iPads for adults with learning disabilities (clients) at Flower Pod Newark where they take part in gardening-based learning and social activities, with support from staff and volunteers. The iPads will enable clients to learn vital digital skills and practice photography, improving confidence and boosting creativity. Expert staff will deliver activities in an accessible w...

Sutton-on-Trent Primary & Nursery School is a small rural school serving the local community, specifically children aged 3-11. Money raised will be spent on upgrading & replacing the schools outdated tablets, which are around 10 years old. The new tablets will enhance the students learning experience by providing faster processing speeds, improved graphics, & access to updated educational apps.

Weston Village Hall Committee are seeking funding to upgrade our old and damaged existing hall chairs. With durable and high-quality chairs, we can ensure the long-term sustainability of our Village Hall as a hub for community gatherings and activities. By making this investment now, we can create a lasting impact that benefits current and future generations of residents.

Our Foundation stage are currently looking to update a paved area of the playground into a sensory garden. We are looking to purchase garden supplies to make this area a beautiful space where the children grow & care for a range of herbs/flowers. This will introduce 'caring for nature' by planting, growing, watering, watching the development of and seeing the different insects that visi...

Scouts offer weekly activities to over 500 boys and girls aged 6-18 in the area. Widening pursuits available at Cherrygarth campsite, to include a low ropes adventure course and a Tomahawk throwing area, will help young people develop skills for life. After installation volunteers will deliver these activities at nil cost, ensuring enhanced value for money from the purchasing of the equ...

All Things Good And Nice are a boroughwide community group who utilise the natural world to benefit others. Our request is for help to supplement our children's nature walks with litter picking kits, so the participants can find their own small piece of the planet to look after. We've established that children are keen to engage in litter picking and are passionate about inspiring othe...

We put on free events for all age groups to take part in throughout the year. Easter, Halloween, Environment Day and a Christmas extravaganza. We would like to extend the amount of activities but often have to pay someone to put on different activities that the community especially the children may not have seen or taken part in before. The money will be used to extend our provision of services...

19th Grimsby Scout Group meet in St Hugh's Community Centre. This is a socially deprived area. Like many organisations we are finding it hard to keep our heads above water. Rent £1760 per year and headquarter fees of approx £50 per youth member. The money would go towards paying our rent etc and we would not have to put our membership fees up too much and would also be able to buy equ...

We are a group for girls aged 7 to 10 in the local area. We offer adventures and challenges to earn badges and work on supporting the Brownies to be themselves and develop who they are. We also encourage help within the local community and we would use any money to continue our efforts and also towards offering larger scale adventures such as residentials and camps.

At St Bartholomew's we run Tea, Toast and Toddlers, a playgroup for pre school children. We also have Messy Church, a fun form of church for all ages which involves fun/creative activities, celebration and a meal. There is no charge for these groups (donations are accepted). Anything we receive will go towards buying food for these two social groups for people of Keelby and surrounding area...

Our Baby Bank is ongoing so the amount of people we can help is unlimited. Our other projects are open to all, we have a lovely member base and it grows weekly.

Stanford School pupils protect the environment and are passionate about sustainability. Ordering these BPA free, 100% recycled plastic/plates would support this - they can be used/reused for all 230 pupils and their families at all community events such as sports day, learning shares, fayres, reading breakfasts etc. Shared community events are very important for enjoying time together.

We are a local support network providing a safe space where our members can express their feelings without being judged, knowing that other members will respond with empathy and advice We fund raise and organise local social events such as mental health workshops and community activities We have funded over 350 counselling sessions and 20 Mental Health England First Aid courses

We support the development of Japanese style Taiko drumming across the region and serve communities around Grimsby, Immingham and Scunthorpe, providing several weekly groups for young people and adults. A Co-op grant would be used to replace our splintered drumsticks, to fund additional equipment to make our sessions more accessible, and to subsidise the cost of the annual Humber Taiko Festiva...

The WPCG Play Area is used by residents' children, play groups and others Puddles form underneath the equipment when it rains. We have replaced the original matting under half of the equipment with sustainable material and wish to do the same on the remaining half of the equipment. The material we have used is made from sustainable material to offer access throughout the year.

CARE helps vulnerable people throughout North East Lincolnshire. Relieving poverty, homelessness, hardship, and distress through a variety of projects to those struggling. The funds would support CARE’s crisis drop-in service, open 5 days a week for anyone in crisis to receive help and advice for housing, community support, food vouchers, gas & electric top ups, furniture donations and much m...

I am the leader at Billinghay Guides and Brownies. Has you maybe aware that groups like this are charity and volunteer run and at the moment as you can imagine with a financial climate we are finding very it hard to fund activities for the girls. I have been advised to apply for a grant which could help lighten the load a bit and be able to pay things like our hall rent, equipment for thing...

BADASS includes members of all ages, producing a regular programme of entertainment to serve our local communities. We regularly support local groups and schools but we 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 wardrobe, scenery and our audio/lighting equipment.

We are a community volunteer run outdoor swimming pool. we rely on donations and swimmers to keep going. The money will be used to purchase new benches, including disability access benches to ensure the whole community feels welcomed and increase inclusivity .

We are a weekly wellbeing coffee group who provide a space to meet others and enjoy a chat and a drink. We would use the money to expand our range of refreshments and provide extra events.

Lowlands JFC is a grassroots junior football team offering the chance to play the beautiful game to children from the ages of 4 to 17, starting with our Mini-kickers team for those just starting their football journey all the way through to our under 17's. We have over 160 young players registered who together with their families can enjoy being part of a successful family oriented football...

Our meetings educate, inform and entertain women. The group is supportive and long term friendships are made. We collect for local charities and groups. Last year we bought books for St John’s primary schools new library. We supply refreshments for the wider community at the scarecrow trail, rememberance parade and parish open days. We would like to purchase portable signage and indoor games...

The RAF Waddington RAF Association committee comprises of serving RAF personnel who provide vital support to the RAF community to help them overcome difficulties ranging from physical and mental wellbeing issues to financial struggles. Funding would supply doodle boxes for children whose parents are deployed, delivery of Finding It Tough training to RAF spouses, and telephone befriender trai...

St Johns primary Academy has a vibrant school council, made up of children from the school year groups. One of there main projects is to replace a ‘trim trail’ as the old one has been deemed beyond repair. They are looking for a new exciting wooden trail, which can be used by all year groups and will provide outside play and improve both their mental and physical health.

We fundraise to help support those children who attend Branston C of E Infants Academy & the Branston Junior Academy who during term time, would receive free school meals, by giving them free food only vouchers for the main school holidays, helping them physically & be ready to learn. We work closely with both schools, & Branston Co-op. We would use a grant to go to vouchers for 62 children.

The Group has supported 5221 requests for assistance in Branston and across 12 NKDC communities. Tasks include; hospital visits, collecting prescriptions, DIY, shopping, welfare visits and food box deliveries. Up to 15 families and emergencies per week are supported, Financial support will assist with insurance, fuel, bank & telephone fees Co-op vouchers and community events.

Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer in children in the UK and yet research receives less than 1% of Cancer Research UKs funding. My daughter Leah died in 2013 from a brain tumour at 6 years old after a 3 year battle. Since then we fundraise in memory of Leah to support the amazing work the CBTRC does into research, treatments and child friendly care of the children affected.

The money will go towards conservation efforts aimed at preserving, enhancing and restoring natural wildlife habitats within Branston's Jungle area. Additionally, funds will be directed towards the construction of a boardwalk, which will provide visitors with a safe & environmentally friendly way to explore the area while minimizing human impact on the ecosystem & offer educational opportu...

Hobby radio is a great way to make friends. It is free, easy to use and encourages spoken interaction, getting people out from behind anonymous computers. Where social media encourages division, spoken radio communication encourages positive relationships and a sense of community. It’s a great way to reduce isolation and loneliness. We want to introduce hobby radio to a wider community of us...

The Station adopters make the station an attractive place for the local community and visitors. We Maintain borders and planters, sweep and clean the waiting areas and grow the plants used. We require the money to purchase some gardening equipment.

Our Village Hall is there to serve our communities and beyond. We are an inclusive group of individuals who volunteer on the Committee to increase the wellbeing of local residents and we organise a range of activities from bingo to bridge. The Hall is in constant use which causes wear and tear. Our curtains have been up over 30 years and we would like new, more modern ones which keep the heat...

We are an outdoor bowls club and we are presently engaged in refurbishing our Club House as we are very keen to open this up to local residents, particularly in the winter months, for coffee mornings, games evenings etc. Our main focus is on insulating and heating the club house as it is a 1960s prefabricated building. From our own funds we have recently replaced the floor.

We provide a 2 course freshly cooked, homemade, nutritious meal, to approx 40 people per month. The diners are mainly elderly people. The money would be used towards the cost of food & cooking equipment.

Metheringham Village Hall is a community space which can be hired out to community groups to hold their meetings and local residents to hold parties etc, The money will be used to make improvements to the village hall to make it a more inviting, enjoyable space for the local residents

Hospitality and generosity form our ethos as we offer a monthly warm welcome, refreshments, magazines/newspapers, table top games, play area and more, all on a 'pay what you feel' basis. We aim to help combat social isolation and to aid wellbeing, generally making life better for our community. Funds would be used for refreshments, resources, activities, utilities and building improveme...

Scopwick Village Hall is the heart of our community. We organise activities, events and celebrations and relish the social mix of gender and generations. We specifically target social isolation and loneliness and those with physical or emotional health issues by providing free or low cost regular friendship groups. Receiving support funding would allow these sessions to be more frequent.

The Venue is a community centre, benefitting the wellbeing of local people. Community Champions money will be used to enable us offer more community events for free or at very low costs. Examples of these would be community meals, pop-up cafes, cookery workshops, youth groups. We need to buy further resources for toddler groups and youth clubs, as well as buying in workshop experts.

The funding would be to renew and replace young peoples furniture for the library

We are a non profit organisation run by unpaid volunteers. Our village hall is available for private hire & we host a variety of activities for all ages including Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Dance, Quiz Nights, Food & Drink, Live Performance & Music Events + Young Farmers, WI & U3A clubs. Our biggest challenge is increasing running costs of over £10K pa and any funding will help towards this. Thank ...

The Trust has a large remit one of which is focussing on encouraging younger people to come to matches and enjoy the social benefits there in addition to the football. We have a stand in the Fan Village and put on a range competitions, provide street entertainers, and give away freebie items. We feel that if children enjoy the afternoon more families attend - not just adults.

Hope Meadows offers low cost equine assisted therapy for adults and children in our local community who are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. By spending time with the horses and qualified therapists, clients feel safe, supported, and understood. We would use the money to cover some of our the core expenses, which would help us to keep our sessions low cost and accessible.

We are a local netball club that has U11 up to senior age squads. Our teams play in competitions in Lincoln and Leicestershire. We have gained great success by our U14A and U16A teams making it to the National Clubs Finals and our Senior 1 team winning the Lincoln Netball Premiership League. We have great success, even though coaching is based on our professional volunteers.

The Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society owns and operates the Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum based at Whisby Road, North Hykeham. We have 60+ vehicles in our collection. These consist of Buses, Cars, motorcycles, Bicycles and commercial vehicles. Monies raised, will support the running costs of our vehicles.

Feline Friends Rescue has been established for 10 years. It helps lost, stray and pregnant females get back to health and find their forever homes. Their is a focus on the importance of neutering and microchipping cats. The aim of the rescue is to reduce the number of stray cats in Lincs and Newark

St John Ambulance is England’s leading first aid and health response charity.

We are currently looking into the installation of solar panels on the many roofs in school. Due to increased energy costs, climate change, cost of living crisis and many other associated increased costs we are looking to reduce expenditure where we can, help with sustainability, give back to the grid what we don't use which in turn give us increased spend to use elsewhere in school.

Hospitality and generosity are key to our ethos as we offer a weekly warm, non-judgemental space all year round, with refreshments, magazines, table top games, crafts and extra monthly activities, all for free. We aim to help combat social isolation and to aid wellbeing, generally making life better for our community. Funds would be used for refreshments, resources, activities and utilities.

Hollies Animal Rehoming Trust (H.A.R.T) is a local charity run by a passionate and small group of volunteers. We provide temporary accommodation for unwanted and abandoned animals whilst their new home is found. Since being founded we have help to rehome hundred of animals. All money raised will go towards kennel and vet fees for those animals that come into our care.

Our club benefits all age groups, and provides a friendly and social atmosphere, good exercise and fresh air. Funds will go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the bowling green which is very expensive. ...

Skellingthorpe Community Centre CIO has recently been in the control of a new management committee. The money will be used to refurbish the large hall and small hall wooden floors costing in the region of £5,000. It was last done 30 years ago and is now ready to be done again.

Rainbow Stars has been going for nearly 10yrs years now and will be celebrating its 10th birthday in November 2024. We hold daily activities sessions where families can just pop in have a cuppa and a chat or they need support. We have alot of after school sessions. We need funding to buy items for our sessions as we try cater for as many families as possible and their needs.

The Lincolnshire BOSS team offers mainstream schools/academies across Lincolnshire a wide range of support. Since 2009 our service has been running a Christmas toy appeal and have delivered gifts to over 20'00 children and adolescence accessing our support. With increasing numbers annually we need additional support to extend this appeal so no child is left without a gift at Christmas.

The Group delivers prescriptions, shopping, Hospital and Surgery visits, trips out and social events including a Friendship Club monthly meeting in the local Community Center. Any grant given will go towards Hall hire costs, transport, refreshments and social days out.

We have been supporting young people in the local area for over 50 years, helping them discover the world, make new friends and develop confidence. Our programme gives young people the chance to make new friends, build self-esteem, develop new skills, increase independence and unplug from modern technology. Any funding would go towards purchasing new equipment for camps, hikes and expeditions.

We provide refreshment and social opportunity via our free spaces. Our radiators and boiler need updating to help us provide warm spaces in winter.

Norton Disney's History and Archaeology Group is a small community based organisation investigating the Iron Age and Roman archaeology in Norton Disney close to the Roman villa site. We organise an annual excavations using volunteers drawn from the surrounding area, many of whom are first time in a trench. We can only do this through community support and donations

We are a Brownie (7 - 10 years) and Guide Unit 10-14 years), for a range of local villages and follow the Girlguiding Programme, of activities and badges to enable attendees to have fun, adventure and variety, to help broaden horizons, challenge themselves and be the best they can be. We do this through craft, games, cooking, outdoor activities and the money will be used for resources for these...

Providing a local weekly class that works on body, mind, & coordination & is designed to slow down the progress of Parkinsons Disease Symptoms, by helping the brain to naturally rewire & protect itself & to help people deal better with every day tasks, help improve balance, coordination & posture. The money helps with the purchase of new equipment. Mind + Move. Pls see additional notes

We are a charity pre-school, providing childcare for children under five years. The only pre-school within this rural area, therefore, a valuable service for the local community. Funds raised will be used to support the financial sustainability, new equipment and resources, enhance our outdoor learning space further, creating more learning opportunities and experiences for the children.

We are currently fundraising for a multi-sensory room within the school. We'd like to change an unused toilet within the Early Years into a multi-sensory room, creating a safe and interactive space for the children. This funding will enable us to renovate this space giving the children, especially those with neuro-divergencies, a unique and immersive area within the school.

In 2022, LCC purchased Keadby's Church Hall and donated it to Keadby village. The hall needed urgent structural building works; new lighting and a new heating system and of course re-painting. Now that we have done all this, we are urgently appealing for funds to buy items such as a tea boiler; crockery, cutlery etc., so that we can open it up for coffee mornings, play groups, youth c...

GOXHILL SINGING GROUP MEET EACH WEEK TO SHARE THE JOY OF SINGING. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US WITH NO AUDITIONS HELD. WE HOLD REGULAR PUBLIC CONCERTS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND HAVE PERFORMED AT OTHER EVENTS INCLUDING THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE AND GOXHILL’S ANNUAL OPEN GARDENS EVENT. AS WE ARE FUNDED SOLELY BY MEMBERS’ DONATIONS ANY FUNDS RECEIVED WILL BE USED TO BUY MUCH NEEDED...

The 1st Goxhill and Barrrow Scout Group currently provides youth activities for young people aged between 6 to 18 years, As being outdoors is an important aspect of scouting activities, we plan to use the money on purchasing some modern tents to replace some of aging canvas tents which have seen their best days. This will help us deliver safe and enjoyable camping adventures in the future

We need your support with continuing to provide two-course cooked lunches on the second Wednesday of every month, currently enjoyed by more than 30 elderly members of the Goxhill community. As well as this, our monthly Saturday morning pop-ins offer a hot bacon butty and an even warmer welcome to people old and young. We have been doing this for a long time - please help us continue this servic...

The Bowls Club offers coaching in playing the game of bowls, the opportunity to participate in several local leagues or simply to play for fun. It promotes the health benefits of doing so in the local community. Any funding received would be used towards a major overhaul of the bowling green, and major repairs to our clubhouse which are urgent.

The WI is the largest women's organisation in the UK. At a local level we welcome ladies to join us in a safe space to share & learn new skills by hosting activities & events chosen by the ladies. We motivate ladies by having interesting, inspiration speakers. Ladies develop new friendships, have fun, build confidence & alleviate loneliness. We are involved in various projects in the commun...

We are a registered charity supporting Westwoodside school children and their families. We fundraise and host events and activities for the children. The money would be used towards events, activities, refreshments, more indoor and outdoor resources for the children to enjoy and to help develop their learning and skills.

The Town Hall provides community facilities for all people of Kirton in Lindsey and the surrounding area to hire for leisure and recreation. We also host events such as workshops, wellbeing classes, live music and town celebrations alongside being the regular meeting place for many local groups. Money raised will go towards the cost of new on-site storage for the equipment needed by all users...

We are a group of ladies that knit and crochet, not only for hospitals and hospices, but to sell and raise funds for local charities, groups and projects within our town. Our group get together weekly which is great for mental health, and we enjoy helping others. As the organiser, I provide all the materials required, so funding will help me buy the yarns required.

Scouts changes lives, communities and society. Our mission is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. This scout group is fund raising for equipment to support the scout camp for example tents, cooking equipment and hammocks. This will provide members 6 - 18 years with skills, values and experiences...

Messingham Juniors Football Club us a volunteer led non for profit community sports club based in Messingham a small village south of Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire. We have over 200x football playing children from the ages of 6 to 18 and regulatory have attendances over 400/500 people watch our teams play in the local Jack Karlson League.

The funds will be used towards providing 200 Cardiac Screening appointments for young people aged 14-35 years.This is in conjunction with the Charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Every week in the UK at least 20 young people in that age group die from undiagnosed Cardiac conditions. Around 80% of these young people have NO PRIOR SYMPTOMS. Cardiac Screening will reduce these fatalities by...

Hibaldstow Hatchlings is a small non profit volunteer ran parent & toddler group. Early parenthood can be very isolating, especially for those without transport so we felt it important to provide our village with its own group. Any funding received will go towards new equipment and experiences for the children such as outdoor items for summer & messy play sessions etc.

Our team is the under 11s and are looking for help towards the teams training wear, match wear summer tournements ref fees as we have to try raise the funds ourselfs for the team

We are the charitable arm of SUFC. We operate as the Iron Foundation. We have reclaimed space within the Attis Arena that we have refurbished as a multi purpose community space. We hope to use this to host coffee mornings, after activity refreshments etc. This money would be used to purchase small electricals (kettle, fridge, coffee machine) and items to make refreshments (tea bags, coffee, mil...

The club currently runs 4 adult and 2 junior cricket teams with an aim of encouraging all ages to be involved with sport and the outdoors. The aim is to bring the community together and further develop an under 15s teams to further strengthen the club providing stability for the future. The money will be used for match and ball sponsorship, a new bowling machine and if possible, more storage.

Carlton Youth club is a youth club aimed at providing a safe, supportive and enriching environment for the youth of Carlton and surrounding villages. Our clubs offers a range of educational, recreational and engagement programs to help children aged 8-16 develop life skills, leadership qualities and foster a sense of belonging. The money will be used to purchase equipment,venue hire and trips o...

The aim of Snaith Primary PTA is to engage in activities or provide facilities or equipment, which supports the school and advances the education and development of its pupils. We would use the money towards a new adventure trim trail for the school playground. This would benefit all children who attend the school, encouraging them to be active, take calculated risks, problem solve and intera...

We are a bowling club, playing competitively in local leagues and internal competitions. We meet socially and have an entertainment committee to help generate funds. However our infrastructure is aging. We are currently looking to *replace our bowling mats *level our paving slabs to improve access *replace our equipment shed to maintain security *complete work on our irrigation system ...

I am headteacher of the school, applying on behalf of the Charity 'FOSV' (Friends of South View) We wish to apply for £1000 to be used for art ,craft and cookery resources in order to run clubs from September 2024 to July 2025. Also some computing/Programming equipment. Craft Resources - £768.48 (Art, Craft and Cookery Resources.) Computing (Data Loggers) - £795 Total £1563....

The club is open to all ages and capabilities. Active in both Peterborough and Spalding Leagues. Non-members can receive free tuition. Bowling outdoors is good for general good health, mental health and well being. Funds raised will go to buy a fridge for the clubhouse and very much needed improved toilet facilities. Special events and raffles raise some funds for the club but more help is need...

The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School PTFA enhances the school experience through fundraising events, volunteer coordination, and community engagement. We raise funds for school projects, activities for pupils, and we foster communication between parents, teachers, and the wider community, creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment for pupils and staff.

The Marjorum beehive association provides activities and opportunities for members of the community to socialise safely within the local village hall. Any funds raised from this application will be used to redecorate and refurbish the outside area to provide seating, sensory garden, and other garden items to make the garden more accessible for all.

HATS are an all-inclusive community drama group where everyone is welcome to come along (particularly those who have little or no experience of theatre) to learn new skills, make new friends and most of all have FUN. The money would be put towards tech equipment which would allow us to take our productions out into the community for the enjoyment of the local residents.

OFFERING PRACTICAL AND WELLBEING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CRAFTING SESSIONS, REGULAR COFFEE AND CHAT SESSIONS, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AVAILABLE ON SITE. BREAKING DOWN ISOLATION BARRIERS. BUILDING A LIKE MINDED COMMUNITY LOCALLY FOR ASSISTANCE WHEN PEOPLE ARE IN NEED. BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES.

Holbeach St Marks School is establishing a Forest School area to promote outdoor learning for our pupils. Our Forest School will encourage teamwork with collaborative projects, supporting the well-being of children and offering all children to have the chance to take the lead with their own learning. The money will be spent on learning materials and resources for the Forest School area.

At William Stukeley Primary School the children would like to create a really special place in our school grounds. Our Spiritual Garden, will be a place where children and adults can sit quietly, reflect and enjoy the peace and calm of natural surroundings. The garden will act as a safe space responding to the needs of children, giving them the opportunity to take time out, reflect, and pause.

We are here for our community every Friday morning throughout the year. We welcome all people and offer a warm and friendly place for our visitors to have some time for themselves, meet up with friends or make new ones. If we were successful, we would like to invest in new items such as tea pots,table cloths, insulated milk jugs and a microwave all which will benefit our community visitors.

The Monday Club is a voluntary organisation providing a weekly opportunity for the elderly and disabled to meet, socialise, have dinner and recreation every Monday. In addition, other events are held including a weekly coffee morning. We recieve no central funding. Situated in the centre of a sheltered estate, all community members are welcome. Average attendance is between18-20 people per week...

The Long Sutton in Bloom is a group of local, enthusiastic volunteers withe aim of promoting and enhancing our town and the surrounding area to the benefit of all the community. We believe everyone in our town, including local businesses and visitors benefit from our work. We aim to carry on this service to the community and to explore and develops further projects

We started a fortnightly coffee morning in the village hall last September & it is going from strength to strength. We serve tea & coffee, cake & biscuits at a very low cost to our visitors. The main aim is to get people together (& cover our costs). We also accept donations of books & jigsaws that people can then buy. It would be good to get some new crockery, cutlery, table cloths etc...

Our school is looking to improve the outdoor provision available for our youngest pupils by making some much needed upgrades to outdoor area. We know that children learn best by accessing meaningful provision through quality resources. We hope use any funds to support in purchasing water play equipment, update the digging area, improve our growing space for pupils and create a den building area...

Hand Me Down Hub is a volunteer led and run Community Group providing pre-loved birth to 5 years clothing and equipment. We rely on the generosity of the local community to donate items they no longer need and we then offer these to families and care givers at our monthly ‘drop in’ sessions. If we’re lucky enough to be chosen, any funds received will go towards insurance and storage costs...

We would like to use the monies to start teenage drop in groups to give the youth in Spalding something to do, somewhere safe for them to come together and chat, take part in organised activities if they want to.

We empower adults with complex disabilities to thrive in engaging activities. Our dedicated staff foster learning and growth, unlocking opportunities otherwise inaccessible. Every milestone, however small, is celebrated and shared. By supporting our cause, you enable us to enhance our activity offerings, ensuring that the individuals we support live fulfilling and enriched lives.

Parkinson's is a neurological degenerative illness with a particular high number of people being diagnosed in this area. It is known that a combination of medication and exercise helps delay the progress of this condition. Money would be spent on a specialist instructor to provide 2 exercise classes free of charge each month.

We have a small village hall that was a school until the 1960's. It is very busy & well used by all age groups. Lutton is very rural & the hall is the only independent meeting place in the village, which is about 2 miles from the nearest market town of Long Sutton. There is an issue with damp in one of the corners of the main hall which we have been fundraising in order that we may addre...

To provide Partys Christmas/easter for the children,hubby and myself also do Mr&Mrs Christmas we have done for years,Sutton Bridge is a poor village with lots of 1 parent familys,unenploiment,we just like to see the childrens faces when they recieve a pressy from Santa x Easter partie the children are provided with a lovely party food x Easter Egg

The Scouting Association, helps boys and girls, learn life skills they might not learn at school, like basic survival skills like how to cook on a open fire after they have lit it safely, To do this we need some equipment like, pots and pans, knifes, something to carry them in a foldable trolly. and for when its to wet, portable gas stoves and gas. Fire starter lighting kits (not matches).

Weston Village hall isn’t just a building, it’s a vibrant heart of our community. It is a place where the whole of Weston village comes together for hall parties, events, and galas bringing us closer as neighbour’s. With your support it will help with running costs and our essential insurance.

The Royal Air Force Air Cadets supports young people aged 12-20 with an interest in aviation to foster the spirit of adventure, promote good qualities of leadership and citizenship and provide training that would be useful in both civilian and military life. We would like to expand our sports offering and purchase new and updated sport equipment to allow our cadets to try new sports.

Our walk is free and open to all particularly beneficial for people living with physical and mental health issues, and meets every week at the community centre. We struggle to meet the costs of paying for the room and public liability having previously had help with funding from SKDC.Any monies raised will help towards these costs.

St Swithun's church, Long Bennington is used for regular worship by the community. In 2022 the east wall moved, resulting in the glass window above the alter being pulled apart leaving the glass in a perilous condition. The window has been removed and is now stored in the church. The grant is to repair the stained glass window and refit it after the structural problems have been...

Our aim is to tackle social isolation, loneliness & provide peer support. We are seeking funding to provide sessions with activities. We know that living with dementia can be difficult & fun activities provide distraction from their day to day living and enables them to connect with others in a similar situation. Any funding we receive will go to immediate use in organising additional activit...

We are a small team of volunteers who make up Stamford & District Cats Protection. We work to rehome the cats and kittens that come in to our care, we support owners with their cats behaviors and also assist with veterinary bills under our neutering scheme.

Our Village Hall is a social hub for the village, holding regular events within the village We are asking for funds to install an audio visual system consisting of a projector, a screen and a laptop. The cost will include professional installation In the long term we will be working towards establishing a rural education centre, and providing support and entertainment for all villagers

Fulbeck Village Baby and Toddler group is non profit, founded to provide a safe space for parents and children to meet and play with a hope to combat loneliness and offer support. The group has been started from scratch with brand new toys and equipment. We change what is on offer each week in a hope to offer enrichment and fun for all. We work with local business such as the Rhubarb Theatre.

Hospitality is central to all our activities; from offering hot and cold drinks and snacks to lunches and evening meals. All our grocery supplies, heating and lighting, cleaning and equipping the church for catering rely on voluntary gifts of cash or kind. Coop vouchers will help us keep the church open and welcoming for all our community to use and enjoy.

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Bardney Playing Field and Village Hall Committee are raising funds to replace the children’s play equipment which is now beyond economic repair. Recent RoSP inspections have been critical of the equipment and therefore in desperate need of replacement. Bardney is a large village with an ever growing population and it is important that local children have a challenging, fun and safe area to ...

The Moot Hall in Holton le Moor was built on 1910 in a mock Tudor style and is a truly unique building in Lincolnshire. The age of the building means that we need to undertake a constant cycle of maintenance, our latest project is the refurbishment of the roof. We want to preserve this amazing building so it can continue to be enjoyed by our many users.

Caistor Children's Centre offers FREE play sessions for local families with young children. Our skilled Early Years Educators are able to advise and signpost families to relevant local services. We are keen to improve our sessions by adding some new resources to create a calm/ chill out zone. We hope to buy a black pop up tent and sensory equipment such as light projectors, mirrors and fid...

Friends of Grasby School is the PTA for Grasby All Saints Primary School. We fundraise throughout the year to raise money for activities, experiences and amenities for our pupils. We are currently championing an upgrade to the school playground and would very much welcome some additional funds to put towards our project to upgrade the Quiet Garden, playground markings & sports equipment.

Caistor in Bloom Group are fully determined to continue in 2024 to again showcase with delightful flowers the charming town of Caistor in all its magnificent glory and portray the town as a location where community spirit, teamwork and pride of place are the essence of daily life within this delightful historic place. Money will be directly used to purchase flowers for the town of Caistor.

We are a local and friendly cricket club. We are one of the smallest villages left in Lincolnshire with a cricket team and are proud that we have been going since the 1930's. We welcome players from all over Lincolnshire. We are fully self sufficient and have no funding from the lottery, ECB or any other body. We would use any money raised to enhance the ground, playing area and pavilion.

Weekly TTT youth drop-in sessions at The Vine (Year 6-13) offer a safe space with social games, snacks, and activities like game consoles, table tennis and crafts. Seasonal events plus trips like Jump Inc are highlights. Volunteers have a key focus on youth mental health with Mental Health First aiders on hand. Seeking funding for outings, outdoor equipment, refreshments, and craft resources.

We offer a range of FREE play sessions, sensory activities, baby massage classes as well as parenting support. We welcome the local families with young children to pop in and play whenever the room is available. We would love to upgrade our garden to make it a nicer space to explore, play and have a picnic. We hope to buy a Wendy house and gardening tools to create a veg patch.

The Oasis is a therapeutic garden for the community in Cherry Willingham. The garden is the perfect space to relax, reset and enjoy nature. We have opportunities to volunteer, bring community groups, individuals or maybe even a work meeting. Being a community champion will help us to publicise the garden more widely to local people and also provide much needed funds for development.

GAPA is an open access playground in an area of high deprivation. GAPA offers a welcoming, safe and respectful environment for children aged 5-14yrs (term time & school holidays). The money would provide a greater range of indoor/outdoor resources such as basketball hoops, sports equipment, outdoor cooking and art & craft materials. This would bring physical, mental and social benefits for a...

We are a local charity pre-school delivering high quality, yet low cost childcare for our community. We are currently seeking to raise funds for the renovation of our perimeter fence. Safety is of paramount importance, and our current fence is in poor repair. We need to replace it so that our children can continue to explore and learn outside, freely and safely.

Cost Corner was set up January 2023 in response to the fuel and cost of living crisis. Originally this was a 12 week trial but on asking our users what they would like to happen it was clear Cosy Corner had become a vital part of peoples lives. We provide a very warm welcome, hot drinks, biscuits and a listen ear.

Friends of Dunholme School are raising money towards the installation of outdoor gym equipment in our school playground. This equipment will allow the children to learn about the benefits of exercise and promote a healthy active lifestyle.

Funds raised will help us to recruit more potential stem cell donors to the register and help in supporting patients during transplant treatment and beyond by offering a grant to help with expenses such as travel and hospital parking expenses.Stem cell transplants can be needed by children and adults to hopefully cure types of blood cancer and other serious blood disorders.

Post Covid-19 we have seen a huge rise in parental mental health challenges. In order to help families create a peer support network we have designed a new refreshment lounge at the Children's Centre so parents can meet up and chat in a safe environment. We'd love to purchase some new furniture to make the room look a little more magical.

Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. At 1st Gainsborough Brownie Guides, we enjoy activities from crafts to outdoor learning. Any money received will be used towards continuing to provide these fantastic opportunities in the local community...

The village hall provides a safe dry space for people from all walks of life to take part in different activities/groups, hire for private functions, community events, caravan meets, grub club, wakes and parties. The money will go towards fixing, resanding and varnishing the wooden hall floor so it remains a safe and secure surface for everyone.

The Division is part of Girlguiding UK and has 10 units across the area offering a wide range of activities and challenges within a safe environment to girls aged between 4-18 years who attend Rainbows/Brownies/Guides/Rangers. Any monies received would be used towards offering resources, subsidising the cost of outings away from the meeting places and activities within the meeting place.

Market Rasen Cricket Club has a variety of junior and senior teams covering all ages including U9, U10, U11 & U13. Our appeal is very much aimed at the junior sides as the artificial pitch they play on is in a poor state and the money raised would go towards the purchase of a new one. We are a community based club with several fun days and social events held throughout the year.

We intend to inaugurate a Binbrook &District Men'sShed, open to all genders, encouraging villagers to participate in individual or group projects of benefit to our communities, providing opportunities for friendship and socializing in safe, non-challenging creative activities. Having been generously gifted material and premises, we now need money for power tools, workbenches and s...

Market Rasen children's centre offer free play sessions and parenting support to local families. We hope to make our garden an exciting and safe place to explore. The idea is that the families who might not have ‘suitable’ gardens can come and access ours. We would like to purchase children's gardening tools to develop a veg patch, a tipi and a climbing frame or large balancing equi...

Our smaller Children's Centre site on the far side of the town is one big play space. However, we only use this space to deliver play sessions and we would love to be able to offer more sensory experiences, especially to those children with additional needs, living in the community. We would love to purchase a dark tent and a range of sensory equipment for families to come and use for free.

Gainsborough Men's Shed is a community workshop for men (& women) to connect, converse and create through woodworking and other activities (eg pottery/bike maintenance/resin moulding/pyrography/furniture upcycling/music etc) all with the aim of improving mental health and wellbeing in the community. The money will buy equipment, materials, workshop consumables and of course tea, coffee & b...

Disability Social Network provides support, information and guidance for people living with a disability of any nature which makes them vulnerable. Our groups encourage members to learn new skills, provide an opportunity to foster social connections, reduce loneliness and promote a sense of belonging in the community. The money will pay for craft materials, board games, and accessible room h...

150 Children use the Nettleham Scout & Guides hut: Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. The Committee organises the hut maintenance and operation so that children have safe, secure and pleasant facilities. We currently need funding to improve the frontage of the building via addressing the uneven paving slabs between the fencing and the building. Funding from CC would help us.

C2C2C is a 100 mile charitable cycle ride. 100% of our rider entry donation is donated to local charities. To enable us to do this the running costs of the ride are met by sponsoring/grants from local businesses. The annual running cost is £17,000 and we donate £30,000 to each year. I am applying for a a grant towards the running cost of operating the ride

Ducklings welcomes under 5’s and those who look after them every Tuesday morning. There are lots of toys to play with, crafts, cake, and everyone receives a warm welcome. We would love to enhance the range of toys we can offer so the little ones have the best possible opportunities to develop their social, physical and communication skills and enjoy learning more while having fun at Ducklings...

Funds raised would be used to purchase new specialised cricket training equipment to support their development of the game. Our ever growing junior section has over 150 current juniors aged between 5 and 15 years olds competing in the local Lincolnshire league. Extra funds will also help our 16-18 year olds who's support our current ECB qualified coaches access upcoming coaching courses.

We rescue and rehabilitate wildlife, taking care of the orphaned, injured and abandoned. The vets, Police, RSPB and members of the public all bring wildlife to be cared for. We are completely self funded and desperately need a new £1,000 specialist incubator. We visit schools to educate children about the importance of caring for nature and the environment.

Saxilby Tennis Club is a local club that encourages social and competitive tennis for all ages and abilities. All are welcome and we have a range of junior, adult and senior members. The club is aiming to develop further, become a larger part of the local community and encourage sport for well-being and health benefits for all.

Saxilby CC is dedicated to promoting and playing cricket. Providing everyone with the opportunity to stay physically active & learn new skills. The Club has a Men’s and Ladies team plus a children’s section. Funds will contribute towards the cost of a new training net system. These will enhance the sporting facilities in the village, which will lead to significant health and wellbeing ben...

Scotter School Fund is the fundraising arm of the school. Our ongoing project to change tired areas around the school into fun themed places for the children to enjoy. We now have a huge sand pit enjoyed by all ages even on cold days, and to enhance this social space further with beach themed seating, sails and planting would contribute further to their wellbeing and mental health.

The building plays host on a weekly basis to various groups and organizations of all ages as well as being the home of Scotter Heritage. We are currently looking at ways we can improve our insulation and perhaps modify our heating system, if we are successful the money would help towards this and our ever increasing bills.

The community cafe has grown from a warm space over the winter months into a fantastic community hub, recently adding a Co-op Wellbeing walk. The aim is to create a sustainable, supportive place for local residents in a rural village setting some of which maybe limited on transport options causing isolation, providing a meeting place for a wide cross section of the community.

FOSSA is a group of volunteer parents who raise funds to help enhance the facilities and experiences for the children of Sturton by Stow Primary School. We are fundraising to improve the children's outdoor play equipment. Play is very important for the well-being of children and young people. This funding will help to boost the play experience for the children.

The Sturton and District shed Club, based in Bransby is growing more popular as a social meeting place for a mixed group.. We need additional tools, equipment and supplies to enable members to utilise their increasingly diverse skills to support self funding projects, and offer low cost natural products on our website and at local craft events.

We are taking Guides to county Camp this year. This will give the Guides chance to take part in varied activities outside. on water and staying under canvas. This is an opportunity many will not have experienced before. it will enable them to learn new skills whilst spending time with their peers safely. we would like to purchase an event shelter to take with us, so we can enjoy down time.

Every year Welton Parish Council have a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony for the village, with mulled wine and mince pies, fairground rides, balloons, Santa's gifts for the children, which is all funded by the Parish Council. Any monies would go towards the event which benefits the whole community.

Threshold Church meets fortnightly in Welton Village Hall. Between meetings we hold a monthly Community Cafe where local residents can enjoy free drink, cakes and activities. Our aim is to build friendships, improve wellbeing and links with the local community and to provide a warm safe space for people struggling with heating bills. We would use funding towards the cafes running costs.

Strong, supportive families make for more stable communities and happier individuals. At Welton's Children’s Centre we are keen to support our local families with young children. We deliver free play sessions and offer parenting support. Families are always welcome to pop in, play and have a cuppa and a biscuit. We hope to buy a sensory tent/ equipment to run a calming sensory sessions