- 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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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
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.
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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
- 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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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:
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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 and telecare lifeline services. 0345 6041472 info@lincolnshirehp.com website: lincolnshirehp.com.
Lincolnshire Talking Therapies. Website: Home :: steps2change Lincolnshire (lincolnshiretalkingtherapies.nhs.uk). Talking place at Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford.
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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/
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.
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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
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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
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.
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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We are with you - Provide free, confidential support to young people and adults facing challenges with drugs, alcohol or mental health. Website: wearewithyou.org.uk.
Wellbeing Lincs - supporting adults across Lincolnshire to achieve confident, fulfilled and independent living. Website: Access Wellbeing — Wellbeing Lincs .