- 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.
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CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably - Suicide Prevention Charity
CAP - Christians Against Poverty. Debt and job support: Get help near you | CAP UK
Carers UK - Support for Carers.
Unpaid Carer advice: Looking after someone guide | Carers 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
- 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
CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably - Suicide Prevention Charity
CAP - Christians Against Poverty. Debt and job support: Get help near you | CAP UK
Carers UK - Support for Carers.
Unpaid Carer advice: Looking after someone guide | Carers 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
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LCVP - Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership :A non-profit organization that supports community groups and voluntary organizations across Lincolnshire.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.
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:
- 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.
LCVP - Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership :A non-profit organization that supports community groups and voluntary organizations across Lincolnshire.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.
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:
- 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.
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Macmillan Cancer Support have resources on coping with bereavement and life-limiting illness.
Practical support for Carers: Practical support for carers | Macmillan Cancer Support
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/everyday-money/budgeting/how-to-budget-for-an-irregular-income
Multiply - Free maths related courses. Multiply | Events | YourVoice (yourvoicelhp.com)
Macmillan Cancer Support have resources on coping with bereavement and life-limiting illness.
Practical support for Carers: Practical support for carers | Macmillan Cancer Support
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/everyday-money/budgeting/how-to-budget-for-an-irregular-income
Multiply - Free maths related courses. Multiply | Events | YourVoice (yourvoicelhp.com)
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National Debt Line - https://nationaldebtline.org/
Navigo - Health & Social Care, Mental Health, training and offer training and employment opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals with mental health difficulties.
Navigo House 3-7 Brighowgate Grimsby DN32 0QE Call 01472 583000
What We Do :: Navigo (navigocare.co.uk)
Mental Health: Get Help :: Navigo (navigocare.co.uk)
NELC - North East Lincs Council - Variety of information, benefits and financial support.
Benefits: https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/benefits/
Types of grants and loans- Mandatory disabled facilities grant
- Minor Adaptations
- Fast Track Adaptation Grants
- Relocation Grant
- Discretionary Top-Up Grant
- Hospital Discharge Grant
- Assistive Technology Grant
- Children in Foster Care/Joint Residency
- Palliative Care Grant
- Dementia Friendly Homes Grant
- Stay Warm Scheme
- Safe, Warm and Dry Emergency Repair Grant
- Home Appreciation Loan
- Energy Repayment Loan
- Private Sector Leasing
- Landlord Energy Repayment Loan
- Sanctuary scheme
- Oil bulk buying
https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/homes-and-property/housing-grants-and-loans/
North East Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum ( NELPCF)
Group of parent carers of children with a range of different needs and disabilities. Independent but work closely with the Local Authority, services and professionals in order to ensure that the correct level of support is available for children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) children and their families in North East Lincolnshire.
NFCC - National Fire Chief Council - List of Fire & Rescue contact details
Fire and Rescue Services - NFCC
NHS - National Health Service - Mental Health, Physical Health and Wellbeing support. website: NHS services - NHS (www.nhs.uk) Mental health: Get help from 111 online or call 111.
NHS Hospice care holds information relating to end of life care.
NHS - Calorie counting - Better Health - NHS
NHS - Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS
National Debt Line - https://nationaldebtline.org/
Navigo - Health & Social Care, Mental Health, training and offer training and employment opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals with mental health difficulties.
Navigo House 3-7 Brighowgate Grimsby DN32 0QE Call 01472 583000
What We Do :: Navigo (navigocare.co.uk)
Mental Health: Get Help :: Navigo (navigocare.co.uk)
NELC - North East Lincs Council - Variety of information, benefits and financial support.
Benefits: https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/benefits/
Types of grants and loans- Mandatory disabled facilities grant
- Minor Adaptations
- Fast Track Adaptation Grants
- Relocation Grant
- Discretionary Top-Up Grant
- Hospital Discharge Grant
- Assistive Technology Grant
- Children in Foster Care/Joint Residency
- Palliative Care Grant
- Dementia Friendly Homes Grant
- Stay Warm Scheme
- Safe, Warm and Dry Emergency Repair Grant
- Home Appreciation Loan
- Energy Repayment Loan
- Private Sector Leasing
- Landlord Energy Repayment Loan
- Sanctuary scheme
- Oil bulk buying
https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/homes-and-property/housing-grants-and-loans/
North East Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum ( NELPCF)
Group of parent carers of children with a range of different needs and disabilities. Independent but work closely with the Local Authority, services and professionals in order to ensure that the correct level of support is available for children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) children and their families in North East Lincolnshire.
NFCC - National Fire Chief Council - List of Fire & Rescue contact details
Fire and Rescue Services - NFCC
NHS - National Health Service - Mental Health, Physical Health and Wellbeing support. website: NHS services - NHS (www.nhs.uk) Mental health: Get help from 111 online or call 111.
NHS Hospice care holds information relating to end of life care.
NHS - Calorie counting - Better Health - NHS
NHS - Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS
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Reuse Network - Network of organisations you can donate or talk furniture and household items from:
Royal British Legion (RBL) - help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families.
Support for Commonwealth citizens who are residents in the UK as well as past and present members of the Brigade of Gurkhas and their families. Find out more about eligibility online: RBL - Eligibility for Legion support (britishlegion.org.uk)
Support with care, independent living, financial, employment, physical and mental wellbeing.
Online chat or Call 0808 802 8080 Everyday 8am - 8pm Get In Touch | Contact Us | Royal British Legion
RSPCA website: The Largest Animal Welfare Charity in the UK | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk. Find your local here: Contact your local RSPCA animal rescue centre, hospital or shop | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk
Reuse Network - Network of organisations you can donate or talk furniture and household items from:
Royal British Legion (RBL) - help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families.
Support for Commonwealth citizens who are residents in the UK as well as past and present members of the Brigade of Gurkhas and their families. Find out more about eligibility online: RBL - Eligibility for Legion support (britishlegion.org.uk)
Support with care, independent living, financial, employment, physical and mental wellbeing.
Online chat or Call 0808 802 8080 Everyday 8am - 8pm Get In Touch | Contact Us | Royal British Legion
RSPCA website: The Largest Animal Welfare Charity in the UK | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk. Find your local here: Contact your local RSPCA animal rescue centre, hospital or shop | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk
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Safelincs Fire & Safety Solutions. Selling range of products and services. Have free advice & resources.
HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECK: HFSC
Salvation Army - Support with debt, domestic abuse, employment, homelessness, youth & children, exercise, prisons, refugees, food bank and social activities. Website: In the community | The Salvation Army
They also offer a flooring reuse scheme, diverting excess or end-of-season flooring from disposal and extending its useful life
Samaritans - free listening services. Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours.
Shout - Free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support. Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19.
Spreadthesign is a search engine for suggestions of signs from different sign languages around the world.
Sign language dictionary | SpreadTheSign
SSAFA - Armed Forces community support. Transition process, welfare, disability, emotional support, benefits, social care, advice and housing.
Forcesline 0800 260 6767 open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday or contact live chat service.
Safelincs Fire & Safety Solutions. Selling range of products and services. Have free advice & resources.
HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECK: HFSC
Salvation Army - Support with debt, domestic abuse, employment, homelessness, youth & children, exercise, prisons, refugees, food bank and social activities. Website: In the community | The Salvation Army
They also offer a flooring reuse scheme, diverting excess or end-of-season flooring from disposal and extending its useful life
Samaritans - free listening services. Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours.
Shout - Free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support. Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19.
Spreadthesign is a search engine for suggestions of signs from different sign languages around the world.
Sign language dictionary | SpreadTheSign
SSAFA - Armed Forces community support. Transition process, welfare, disability, emotional support, benefits, social care, advice and housing.
Forcesline 0800 260 6767 open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday or contact live chat service.
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The Butterfly Hospice Trust:Provides palliative care and support to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses, with a focus on those in the Boston area. Free will writing in partnership with Sills & Betteridge, Therapy Service, Remembrance Events.Support Services for Local Community at Butterfly Hospice Trust
The Reuse Network provides high-quality, affordable items, including furniture and flooring through multiple centres across country.
TPP - Towarzystwo Pomocy Polakom (Relief Society for Poles) - Benefits, disability and mental health, Displaced Person support, reconnections with family, administrative support with NIN, NHS, driving license and electoral roll.
Prosze wpisac w wyszukiwarce: https://www.tpp.london/pl/pomoc-i-wsparcie-dla-polakow-w-uk/
Turn2Us - free and easy-to-use Turn2us Benefits Calculator, Grants Search and PIP Helper tools to check what benefits you might be able to claim and what grants you might be able to apply for bills, youth, studying, unemployment, bereavement, caring, disability, debt, housing cost. Help with raising a child, cost of living, back to school, immigration, pension, prison, work.
Benefit calculator: Turn2us Benefits Calculator
Grants & financial help: Information for your Situation | Turn2us
PIP Helper: Turn2us PIP Helper
TV licence - Bill information: how to apply, free or discount bill. https://www.gov.uk/find-licences/tv-licence
The Butterfly Hospice Trust:Provides palliative care and support to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses, with a focus on those in the Boston area. Free will writing in partnership with Sills & Betteridge, Therapy Service, Remembrance Events.Support Services for Local Community at Butterfly Hospice Trust
The Reuse Network provides high-quality, affordable items, including furniture and flooring through multiple centres across country.
TPP - Towarzystwo Pomocy Polakom (Relief Society for Poles) - Benefits, disability and mental health, Displaced Person support, reconnections with family, administrative support with NIN, NHS, driving license and electoral roll.
Prosze wpisac w wyszukiwarce: https://www.tpp.london/pl/pomoc-i-wsparcie-dla-polakow-w-uk/
Turn2Us - free and easy-to-use Turn2us Benefits Calculator, Grants Search and PIP Helper tools to check what benefits you might be able to claim and what grants you might be able to apply for bills, youth, studying, unemployment, bereavement, caring, disability, debt, housing cost. Help with raising a child, cost of living, back to school, immigration, pension, prison, work.
Benefit calculator: Turn2us Benefits Calculator
Grants & financial help: Information for your Situation | Turn2us
PIP Helper: Turn2us PIP Helper
TV licence - Bill information: how to apply, free or discount bill. https://www.gov.uk/find-licences/tv-licence