- 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.
Support Directory
Aim of this page is to connect you with other organisations in your local community and nationally who can help, give confidential advice, provide services or are there simply for socialising like activity groups and hobby clubs.
Have a read below. Alphabetical sections are also tagged under categories on the right if you looking for something specific. However, please note services available nationally may not show under specific location.
Are we missing something? Let us know in the survey below and we will add them.
Lets spread the love!
Aim of this page is to connect you with other organisations in your local community and nationally who can help, give confidential advice, provide services or are there simply for socialising like activity groups and hobby clubs.
Have a read below. Alphabetical sections are also tagged under categories on the right if you looking for something specific. However, please note services available nationally may not show under specific location.
Are we missing something? Let us know in the survey below and we will add them.
Lets spread the love!
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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
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
Boston United Community Foundation:A sports charity that promotes physical activity and well-being in the community. -
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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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Doncaster Deaf Trust - Free Sign Langue Course
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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.
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.
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.
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Glasspool Trust provides grants for various furniture items including flooring, for those experiencing financial hardship.
Greater Lincolnshire Food Partnership - List of Foodbanks and affordable food providers in Greater Lincolnshire. : Foodbanks & affordable food across Greater Lincolnshire – Greater Lincolnshire Food Partnership
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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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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
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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/everyday-money/budgeting/how-to-budget-for-an-irregular-income
Multiply - Free maths related courses. Multiply | Events | YourVoice (yourvoicelhp.com)
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