Case Studies
Our case studies highlight the people, projects and communities supported through Lincolnshire Community Foundation. They offer insight into the difference local giving, partnership working and targeted funding can make, showcasing the real impact created through collaboration and community-led action across Greater Lincolnshire.
Community Impact in Action
Every story reflects the dedication of local organisations, volunteers and community leaders working to create positive change. Through these examples, we celebrate the commitment, resilience and innovation shown by communities responding to local needs and opportunities.
By sharing these experiences, we aim to inspire learning, encourage collaboration and demonstrate the value of investing in local people and places. Together, these case studies illustrate how community-led action, supported through partnership and funding, can help communities grow stronger and thrive.
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StrawbaleVegUK
A MAST grant helped StrawbaleVegUK replace vital equipment, enabling Simon to protect his business and continue supplying customers from Lincoln.
I.D.E.A Donnington
A grant from Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Community Fund improved Flinders Park, creating a safer and more welcoming play area for local children and families.
Haven Domestic Abuse Service
Funding helped Haven Domestic Abuse support survivors in South Holland, improving access to safety, guidance and specialist support in rural communities.
Willoughby Road Allotments – The Edible Academy
Funding helped expand café facilities at Willoughby Road Allotments, creating a welcoming space that supports wellbeing, connection and community life.
Tonic Health, Boston
Funding helped launch a new youth hub in Boston, giving young people a voice in shaping a safe, welcoming space designed around their needs.
Hope House Church
Funding from the Bishop of Lincoln’s Social Justice Fund helped Hope House support homeless men with housing, guidance and pathways towards stability.
Volunteer it Yourself, Boston
Funding helped renovate a Boston community centre while giving young people practical skills, qualifications and confidence through hands-on learning.
Classics Enrichment, Olympus Challenge
A Spital Charity grant helped De Aston students explore Classics through hands-on learning, building confidence, curiosity and new educational opportunities.
Boston Lithuanian Community
Funding from the Bishop of Lincoln’s Social Justice Fund helped Boston Lithuanian Community support families through cultural activities, learning and community connections.
Islamic Association Of Lincoln
Lincoln Mosque supported families during COVID-19 through its food bank, providing essential food, practical help and community support across Lincoln.
Friends of Spalding Railway Station
Funding helped transform Spalding Railway Station, creating a safer, greener and more welcoming space shaped by volunteers and community pride.
Furnichurch, Mablethorpe
Funding helped Furnicrunch expand support for local people in hardship, improving services and strengthening help for low-income households in Mablethorpe.
Ukrainian Cultural Centre Lincoln
Funding helped Ukrainian Cultural Centre Lincoln support refugees through learning, cultural activities and community connections, building confidence and belonging.
Gainsborough Men’s Shed
Funding helped Gainsborough Men’s Shed expand activities, creating opportunities for skills, friendship and improved wellbeing through creativity and connection.
The Forge Project, Scunthorpe
Funding helped The Forge Project provide meals, support and volunteering opportunities, creating a welcoming space for people facing homelessness and hardship.
Gosberton Foodbank
During the pandemic, Gosberton Pop-up Foodbank united volunteers and local partners to deliver food and practical support to vulnerable families across local communities.
East Coast Pride, Skegness
Funding helped launch East Coast Pride in Skegness, creating an inclusive celebration that raised awareness, strengthened connections and supported LGBTQIA+ communities.
Gosberton Youth Club
Funding helped strengthen a community centre, improving accessibility, sustainability and opportunities for local people to connect and take part.
Hensell Goat Rescue Care Farm, Sutton on Sea
Funding helped create a new farm classroom and accessible facilities, expanding learning opportunities and welcoming more visitors and community groups.
Sixth Form Enrichment
A Spital Charity grant helped De Aston students explore new skills and creative activities, building confidence, wellbeing and lasting opportunities beyond the classroom.
Sutton Bridge Community Larder
Funding helped Sutton Bridge Community Larder meet rising demand, providing food and essential supplies for vulnerable people and families.
Leverton Church Hall – Leverton
Funding helped renovate Leverton Church Hall, creating a warm, accessible community hub and revitalising a valued space for local groups and events.
ACTS Trust
A grant from the High Sheriff’s Fund helped Acts Trust deliver holiday activities, building confidence, friendships and positive experiences for young people in Lincoln.
St. Margaret’s Pre-School
Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund helped improve St Margaret’s Pre-School playground, creating a safer and more engaging outdoor space for local children.
Samaritans of Grantham
Funding from the Evan Cornish Fund helped Samaritans of Grantham train new listeners, support volunteer travel and continue helping people facing difficult times.
The Laceby Community Collective
Since 2018, Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund has supported local projects and community-led regeneration, helping transform facilities and strengthen community life.
Woodlands Infant & Nursery School
Funding transformed Woodlands’ library into an inspiring space, encouraging reading, creativity and a greater love of learning among pupils.
THE ROCK FOUNDATION
Lincolnshire Community Foundation funding helped The Rock Foundation meet rising demand, providing food, deliveries and support to vulnerable people in Grimsby.
Moving Forward, Lincoln
Funding helped Moving Forward expand peer support for women affected by domestic abuse, creating a safe space for healing, connection and confidence.
JB’s Community Outreach
Funding helped JB’s Community Outreach deliver leadership training, building confidence, skills and opportunities for young people across Lincolnshire.
St. George’s Church Primary School
NET Coronavirus Appeal funding helped St George’s School provide meals, food parcels and community support to families and vulnerable residents in Gainsborough.
Linkage Community Trust
Funding helped deliver sensory therapy and play sessions, improving confidence, communication and support for disabled children and their families.
Cat Hall
An Ideas and Innovation Bursary helped develop plans for intergenerational living in Lincolnshire, supporting learning, leadership and community innovation.
The Grimsby Food Kitchen
Funding for new equipment helped Grimsby Food Kitchen provide hot meals, support and a safe, welcoming space for homeless and vulnerable people.
Sleaford New Life Community Larder
Sleaford New Life Community Larder supported families facing hardship during COVID-19, providing food, practical help and vital community support across North Kesteven.
Boston and South Holland Talking Newspaper Association
Funding from the Evan Cornish Fund helped Talking Newspaper modernise its service, improving audio quality and supporting visually impaired listeners locally.
Blessings Food Service CIC
Funding helped Blessings Food Service CIC provide meals, activities and food education, supporting families facing hardship with care and practical help.
I.D.E.A Donington
A grant from Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Community Fund repaired Flinders Park’s play area, improving safety and creating a safer space for local children.
St George’s Church Parochial Church Council
Funding from the Bishop of Lincoln’s Social Justice Fund helped St George’s strengthen community connections, learning and inclusion across Crosby.
Christian Action & Resource Enterprise Ltd (CARE)
Funding helped CARE bring festive cheer to children across North East Lincolnshire, providing toys, treats and support for families facing hardship.
Flinders Founders, Donington
Funding helped improve Donington’s BMX track, creating a safer, more engaging space that encouraged confidence, leadership and community pride among young people.
Lincolnshire Traveller Initiative
Funding from the Evan Cornish Fund helped create family and wellbeing groups, supporting children’s development and improving health and social connections.
Anderby Rocks
Funding from Triton Knoll helped Anderby Rocks enhance its annual festival with new equipment, creating a safer and more enjoyable event for the local community.
Citizen’s Advice
Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire received funding to improve specialist advice services, helping staff and volunteers support vulnerable people across the local community.
Birchwood Scout Hut
Funding helped improve the Scout Hut, creating a safer, more accessible and welcoming space for young people and the wider community.
Angel Sweet – Old School Gym
A SWEF grant helped The Old School Gym expand equipment, improving access to fitness and supporting healthier lifestyles in Mablethorpe.
Holbeach Amateur Theatrical Society
Funding helped HATS buy sound and lighting equipment, improving performances, keeping theatre affordable and creating inclusive opportunities for local people.
Thistles Market Garden
Funding helped Thistles Market Garden improve safety, access and participation, creating more opportunities for adults with learning difficulties to learn and connect.
