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2022/23 Annual Survey for Community Organisations
 Mar 06, 2023 02:02 pm Please complete the Voluntary Centre Services Annual Survey to help improve how our services meet the needs in the community.  This survey is for any community or voluntary organisation, formal or informal, whether you’re new or have been around for The post 2022/23 Annual Survey for Community Organisations appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey.
Read in browser » Recovery College Courses in Gainsborough
 Mar 06, 2023 10:50 am Please see below details of upcoming courses happening at the Recovery College in Gainsborough. The post Recovery College Courses in Gainsborough appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey.
Read in browser » Sapphire Strolls
 Mar 03, 2023 10:30 am Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire have organised some Sapphire Strolls for those over 50s to explore the fabulous parks in and around Lincoln. Under 50? You can take part by becoming a volunteer and support that way. The walks The post Sapphire Strolls appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey.
Read in browser » Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Third Sector Briefing
 Mar 03, 2023 10:01 am Please see below details of the latest briefing from the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership on school Attendance and Emotional Wellbeing. The post Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Third Sector Briefing appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey.
Read in browser » Local Motion Event
 Mar 03, 2023 02:50 am Please see below details of an exciting upcoming event coming up in Lincoln. The post Local Motion Event appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey.
Read in browser » Voter ID Information Sheet
 Mar 02, 2023 11:07 am On Thursday 4 May 2023, local elections are taking place within all parts of Lincolnshire. To vote at a polling station, you will need photo ID with you. A wide range of photo ID will beaccepted, including passports, driving licences, The post Voter ID Information Sheet appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey.
Read in browser » Gardeniser Pro Training Course
 Mar 02, 2023 11:03 am Gardeniser Pro provides a formal qualification that recognises the professional skills required for an organising role within a community garden, farm or growing space. This course contains ‘everything you need to know about running a community garden apart from the gardening’. The The post Gardeniser Pro Training Course appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey.
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  Recent Articles: Vacancy: Social Prescribing Link Workers Mental Health (Lincoln & Sleaford)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Investment Fund
Village Hall Week 2023
Big Lincolnshire Welcome funding re-launched to support Ukrainian refugees
Christmas on the Green 2022

Community Vacancies


Vacancy: Social Prescribing Link Workers Mental Health (Lincoln & Sleaford)
Voluntary Centre Services is looking to recruit specialist Mental Health focused Social Prescribing Link Workers to cover the Lincoln City and City South areas. The Social Prescribing Service, developed alongside the Integrated Neighbourhood Working (INW) programme provides a means of The post Vacancy: Social Prescribing Link Workers Mental Health (Lincoln & Sleaford) (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/vacancy-mental-health-social-prescribing-link-workers-gainsborough-lincoln/) appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk) .


Glint is seeking new Directors to join their Tribe in Lincolnshire
Glint is seeking new Directors to join their Board at an exciting time in their development. They are a social enterprise with a ten-year track record of running successful equine facilitated learning and therapy programmes in Yorkshire. However, they have The post Glint is seeking new Directors to join their Tribe in Lincolnshire (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/glint-is-seeking-new-directors-to-join-their-tribe-in-lincolnshire/) appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk) .

Latest Surveys


Darkside Rising CIC Survey Darkside Rising CIC is a non-profit, women’s health organisation based in Lincoln, providing specialist exercise and strength training services across 3 major programmes: Women who are neurodivergent Women who have complex health needs, such as those diagnosed with cancer, or The post Darkside Rising CIC Survey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/darkside-rising-cic-survey/) appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk) .

Lincoln Residents Survey Social Change, a leading behaviour change agency are currently working with LocalMotion Lincoln, a social, economic and environmental justice movement, to understand the experiences of people living and/or working in Lincoln. To support their understanding, they have launched a survey The post Lincoln Residents Survey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/lincoln-residents-survey/) appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk) .

Is the cost of living affecting your health? The rising cost of living (rising household energy bills, inflation and interest rates) is adversely affecting people’s mental health and wellbeing. Many charities and campaign groups are warning that people on the lowest and lower incomes have been hit the The post Is the cost of living affecting your health? (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/is-the-cost-of-living-affecting-your-health/) appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk) .

Children and Young People (CYP) Mental Health Review – Ensure Your Views Matter Shine are currently working with Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) to support the Community Asset workstream of the Children and Young People (CYP) Mental Health Review and Transformation Programme by assisting in the planning The post Children and Young People (CYP) Mental Health Review – Ensure Your Views Matter (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/children-and-young-people-cyp-mental-health-review-ensure-your-views-matter/) appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk) .

Homeshare UK – Survey to help establish New Service in Lincolnshire Calling all community groups and charities!!! Homeshare is a way for people to share lives and homes for mutual benefit. Homeshare reduces loneliness and tackles the housing crisis by matching people with spare rooms, with people are happy to chat, lend a hand around the house and live sociably. They are looking for views to help establish a service like this within the county. You can complete this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HSUKLINCS The post Homeshare UK – Survey to help establish New Service in Lincolnshire (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/homeshare-uk-survey-to-help-establish-new-service-in-lincolnshire/) appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk) .

County Views – we want to hear from you! Which county council services are most important to you? As Lincolnshire County Council prepares to set its budget for the 2023/24 financial year, it’s asking residents to share their views on which services they value most. You can have your The post County Views – we want to hear from you! (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/county-views-we-want-to-hear-from-you-2/) appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk) .

Veterans’ Survey The Veterans’ Survey is being carried out by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It aims to learn more about the lives of the UK Armed Forces community, veterans, and their families. https://www.ons.gov.uk/surveys/informationforhouseholdsandindividuals/householdandindividualsurveys/veteranssurvey?fbclid=IwAR0HUF8Utldyn-iKrphMB3y_7JXHgsOnWow9igmyzygVinzbean18TIjt70 The post Veterans’ Survey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/veterans-survey/) appeared first on Voluntary Centre Services: Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey (https://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk) .

Upcoming Training and Events

Click on the dates of each event to find out more and book.
Volunteer Management Workshop 2 – Recruiting and Welcoming Volunteers & Making Volunteering Accessible to All (part 2) Mar 08, 2023 09:30 am  
Volunteer Management Workshop 3 – Supporting, Supervising, Valuing and Developing Volunteers Mar 15, 2023 09:30 am  
Volunteer Management Workshop 3 – Supporting, Supervising, Valuing and Developing Volunteers (Part 2) Mar 22, 2023 09:30 am  
West Lindsey Voluntary Sector Forum Mar 29, 2023 10:30 am  
Lincoln Voluntary Sector Forum Apr 18, 2023 10:30 am  
North Kesteven Voluntary Sector Forum May 18, 2023 10:30 am  
West Lindsey Voluntary Sector Forum (Volunteers’ Week Special) Jun 07, 2023 10:30 am  
Lincoln Voluntary Sector Forum Jul 18, 2023 10:30 am  
Lincoln Voluntary Sector Forum Oct 17, 2023 10:30 am  
North Kesteven Voluntary Sector Forum Nov 16, 2023 10:30 am

Funding News

Our Funding Newsletter showcases all the latest grants available for community groups, charities and CICs. You can sign up for it here: http://eepurl.com/hWu2Vn

You can also find out about our Funding Support, training and funding opportunities here: https://lincolnshirevolunteering.org.uk/find-funding/