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    Acts 435: Acts 435 - giving to anyone who has need

    This organisation partners with local churches and charities to connect with those in need and provide funding for carpet installation. They aim to fully carpet homes.

    Age UK. They provide support with: health, exercise, transport, shopping, home help, handyperson services, dementia, IT training and socialising. Website: Age UK services in your area

    Providing support for older people and their carers, inc. regular telephone friendship service.

    Advice Line Tel: 0800 678 1602

    Web: www.ageuk.org.uk

    Alzheimer’s Society - Providing support for people with dementia and their carers.

    Tel: 01522 692681 or the Dementia Connect Support Line 0333 150 3456

    Web: www.alzheimers.org.uk

    Email: lincoln@alzheimers.org.uk

    ANDYSMANCLUB - men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.

    ANDYSMANCLUB - It's Okay To Talk

    Find A Support Group - ANDYSMANCLUB

    Grimsby (South) Franklin Community Hub, Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BZ

    Grimsby (Albion St) Grimsby Albion, St Albion Street, Grimsby, DN32 7DX

    Grimsby (East Marsh) The Canopy, Grant Thorold Park, Durban Road, DN32 8BA

    Immingham Civic Centre, Pelham Rd, Immingham, DN40 1QFUnited Kingdom

    Louth Elizabeth Court, Church St, Louth, LN11 9BZ

    Meetings are every Monday at 7pm ( except Bank holiday)

    Anglian Water - Bill financial support tariff options. https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/services/extra-support/tariff-options/

    ASB Help. Website: Who's Who of Agencies involved in Anti Social Behaviour (asbhelp.co.uk)

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    BARKA UK - Help for Easter Europeans with: Voluntary reconnections, Social Economy Centre for Employment Programme, psychological assistance, Legal and administrative support, Referring clients to housing associations, support in making homelessness applications to council, Welfare advice, Emotional support, Immigration advice.

    Barka UK (Reconnections Project) Phone: 07440 429 760 Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm (helpline – Polish, Russian, Romanian and English)

    Help and advice - Barka UK charity support

    BEAM Café (Building Engagement Around Mental health), meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12pm to 3pm and Wednesday evening from 4pm to 7pm at St Botolph’s Church Boston (The Stump). This group offers people a safe space for anyone, over the age of 18, who is experiencing challenges with their mental health and wellbeing. For more information, or to get involved, please call or text Heidi Freeman at 07833 786816.

    Bereavement Advice Centre provides information and advice on all practical issues regarding bereavement.

    BLUE PAGES

    National Flood Forum Blue Pages Directory - flood products and services

    www.bluepages.org.uk

    Boston United Community Foundation:
    A sports charity that promotes physical activity and well-being in the community.

    Boston United Community Foundation - sports charity

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    CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably - Suicide Prevention Charity

    https://www.thecalmzone.net/

    CAP - Christians Against Poverty. Debt and job support: Get help near you | CAP UK

    Charis - Manages grant schemes on behalf of companies, authorities and charities. They currently have information on Energy Fund, Freestanding appliance, Fuel Vouchers, Warm Home Discount.

    Help for Individuals: Charis Grants' Initiatives

    CentrePoint Outreach - Boston - Homeless Drop-In Centre - Centrepoint Outreach

    • Rough Sleeper facilities – food, shower facilities, change/washing of personal clothing, phone charging, c/o address facility for official mail, sleeping bags
    • Food Parcels – we provide emergency food parcels for people who find themselves in a situation where they are unable to afford to buy food.
    • Provision of furniture and household goods -starter packs to those on low incomes who are setting up home as part of our collection and redistribution project.
    • Provision of guidance and support to those affected by homelessness, relationship breakdown, debt issues, substance misuse, unemployment, social isolation and related issues.
    • Referral to appropriate partnership agencies for specialist support.
    • Daily activity sessions to learn new skills and encourage social networking.
    • One to one working with clients to empower them to bring about positive change in their lives
    • Charity shop - collects and redistributes second-hand furniture and household items to those in need within a 10-mile radius of Boston. Ring 01205 360900 to arrange a free collection.

    Childline - Mental health support for under 19. Bullying, crime, loneliness and removing nudes from internet, call 0800 1111 or talk online Childline. The number will not appear on the phone bill.

    Citizen Advice: Helps with things like: Benefits, debt, law, work, immigration, scams. Website: Citizens Advice . Drop ins at Boston, Sleaford, Spalding, Grantham. Direct phoneline: North Lincolnshire (Scunthorpe), North East Lincolnshire (Grimsby) , Louth, Lincoln, Skegness, Mablethorpe, Gainsborough.

    Benefits: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/benefits-introduction/what-benefits-can-i-get

    Bills: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply

    Budgeting: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/budgeting

    Debt: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/

  • D

    Dementia UK - Providing support for people with dementia and their carers.

    Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline

    Tel: 0800 888 6678 Web: www.dementiauk.org

    Doncaster Deaf Trust - Free Sign Langue Course

    British Sign Language | Doncaster Deaf Trust

  • E

    End Furniture Poverty - Help for individuals and families - End Furniture Poverty

    End of Life Care Lincolnshire provides a variety of resources and links to support those towards the end of life.

    Entitled to - benefit calculator and changes information.

    https://www.entitledto.co.uk/

    Environment Agency

    Flood - Prepare for flooding: Protect yourself from future flooding - GOV.UK

    • End of Life Care Lincolnshire provides a variety of resources and links to support those towards the end of life.

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    Family Fund through its BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Fund, offers essential furniture items, including flooring, to vulnerable children and young people.

    Grants - Family Fund

    Help with finances - Family Fund Financial support

    Flood Re

    Flood Re is a re-insurance Scheme that makes flood cover more widely available and affordable as part of your home insurance.

    Flood Re - A flood re-insurance scheme

    Food Banks list: Food Banks - Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (lincolnshirehp.com)

    Food Cycle: Weekly meals, using food which would otherwise go to waste. Delicious meals and great conversation Find a Meal - FoodCycle

    Friendship At Home :

    Based in Grimsby and the surrounding area and provide a befriending service, social activities, hospital discharge support, wellbeing check and IT Support.

    About Us – Friendship at Home

  • G

    Glasspool Trust provides grants for various furniture items including flooring, for those experiencing financial hardship.

    Glasspool Charity Trust

    Greater Lincolnshire Food Partnership - List of Foodbanks and affordable food providers in Greater Lincolnshire. : Foodbanks & affordable food across Greater Lincolnshire – Greater Lincolnshire Food Partnership


  • H

    Hub of Hope - mental health support directory

    Link: Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope

    Humberside Fire & Rescue 🔥

    Link: Home | Humberside Fire

    Referral Form:


  • L

    LCVP - Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership :
    A non-profit organization that supports community groups and voluntary organizations across Lincolnshire.

    Social Prescribing | LCVP

    LEAP - Local Energy Advice Partnership - 0800 060 7567

    Free energy advice service, you can stay warm and save money on your energy bills.

    Boiler and appliance scheme.

    Link here: LEAP - The Energy Advice & Money Saving Service

    Lincolnshire Housing Partnership. Social Housing provider, money support, telecare lifeline service, Dementia Day Care & Memory Lane. 0345 6041472 info@lincolnshirehp.com website: lincolnshirehp.com.

    Dementia: Dementia Day Care Service - Lincolnshire Housing Partnership

    Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum (LPCF) is an independent registered charity, working with the local authority and health service, improving services for children with SEND.

    LPCF Home

    Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum – Lincolnshire County Council

    Lincolnshire Talking Therapies. Website: Home :: steps2change Lincolnshire (lincolnshiretalkingtherapies.nhs.uk). Talking place at Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford.

    Little Miracles which support families of children with additional needs or disabilities by:

    Little Miracles - Boston

    • Counselling
    • Bereavement counselling
    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
    • Play therapy
    • Mindfulness
    • DLA guide to help families
    • Educational Support
    • Food Bank
    • RADAR Keys & Max Cards
    • Respite
    • Training & Strategies

    Youth Club

    Bourne - Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne PE10 9ET, Tuesday evenings during term time 6pm to 7.30pm, £2 per child. See the South Kesteven Facebook Group for more details.

    March - March Cricket Club, 7 Cricketers Close, March PE15 9RS. Wednesdays 5.45pm to 7.45pm, £2.50 per child. See the Fenland Facebook Group for more information.

    Peterborough - The Spinney, Hartwell Way, Peterborough, PE3 7LE. Ages 13 to 25. Thursday evenings during term time 7 - 9pm

    Chatteris - Bricstan Hall, Chatteris PE16 6BA. Tuesdays 6pm-8pm, £2.50 per child. See the Fenland Facebook Group for further details.


    Local Hope - a community-focused charity with local volunteers.

    Assisting Local Charities throughout Boston | Local Hope

    LPFT Dementia Support Service

    If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, our Dementia Support Service can offer you information and guidance on how to live as well as possible with the diagnosis. We can provide information and guidance relating to the diagnosis, as well as supporting carers/ loved ones with how they can support the person living with the diagnosis, as well as maintain their own wellbeing.

    If you would like more information about this service, email lpft.dementiasupportservice@nhs.net or call our Single Point of Access Contact Centre on 0303 123 4000 where you will be put through to the relevant team.

  • M

    Macmillan Cancer Support have resources on coping with bereavement and life-limiting illness.

    Marie Curie offer end of life care and support.

    Mind - different types of support available for mental health problems - including crisis services, talking therapies, advocacy and more. Website: Information and support - Mind Guides: Guides to mental health support and services - Mind

    Money Helper - Budgeting, Universal Credit, Household bills, energy bills, Irregular income & benefits.

    https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/budgeting

    https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/benefits/universal-credit/how-to-budget-for-a-monthly-benefit-payment

    https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/budgeting/how-to-budget-for-an-irregular-income

    Multiply - Free maths related courses. Multiply | Events | YourVoice (yourvoicelhp.com)

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