Community Counts – news and resources to help local people

Welcome to the Community Counts column on Hello Lincoln – a round-up of the news from the groups, schemes and organisations that may just be able to provide the support or help you or your family need. 

Much of the information in this first column has been supplied by Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership, but we’re inviting all groups working in the wider community to get in touch with their news.

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And don’t forget you can find out what lots of organisations are up to through the pages of our What’s On guide – just click on the blue button link on this page.

 

Essential Sewing Skills – free course

Pelican Trust in Lincoln is offering the above course, which is ideal for beginners and those in need of a refresher.

• Learn basic hand sewing techniques: running stitch, back stitch and hemming stitch
• Learn how to use Bondaweb and sew a button on
• Create your own small item
• Get a free sewing kit on completion of the course

The courses will be held on Thursday, April 2 and Thursday, April 16 from 9.45am to 1pm at the Trust’s headquarters, 20-22 Crofton Road, Allenby Industrial Estate, Lincoln, LN3 4NL.

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Repayable grants scheme

Lincolnshire Community Foundation is currently considering whether a repayable grants scheme could be a useful addition to itsr existing grant programmes. 

This type of funding is designed to support organisations with plans to generate income or grow sustainably, while allowing funds to be recycled and used to support others in the future.

“Before taking this any further, it’s really important to us that Lincolnshire Community Foundation understand whether this kind of funding would be relevant, appropriate, or helpful for organisations, and what factors it should take into account if it was to develop a scheme,” said a spokesperson.

The form should take no more than 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be treated in confidence and will directly inform Lincolnshire Community Foundation’s thinking as it explores this idea further.

Follow this link to complete the short online form.

Office Space Available with Avire UK

Could your charity make use of a rent, business rates, and service charge-free office space?

The accommodation at Tritton Road, Lincoln, can be used for administration, meetings, training, storage - any other charitable use will be considered.

If you would like more information email the office property administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or take a look at the Avire UK website here.