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.

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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
- 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/
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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
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End Furniture Poverty - Help for individuals and families - End Furniture Poverty
Entitled to - benefit calculator and changes information.
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/
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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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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/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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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
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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Barka UK (Reconnections Project) Phone: 07440 429 760 Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm (helpline – Polish, Russian, Romanian and English)

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