Helping everyone to make a difference

Welcome to the Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership

The heart of your community

Supporting the Voluntary and Community Sectors in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership
Together, we are creating a brighter future for our communities in Lincolnshire
  • About Us

What is Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership?

A joint partnership comprising of Lincolnshire's two largest charity organisations to support the voluntary and community sector in Lincolnshire; helping people to achieve their personal and organisational goals, creating partnerships and building strong communities.

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Services

Covering the districts of Boston, South Holland, East Lindsey and South Kesteven.

Voluntary Centre Services

Covering the districts of Lincoln, West Lindsey and North Kesteven

Interested in Volunteering?

Are you interested in volunteering, want to find volunteers for your organisation or just search for volunteering opportunities?
Find out more

Group Support & Funding

We provide pratical support to groups and organisations and can assist with finding funding and writing successful bids.
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Social Prescribing

What is social prescribing, who is it for and how can it benefit your health and well-being and connect you to the wider community?
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DBS Checking Service

LCVS is a registered umbrella body for DBS checking. So if your organisation needs to DBS check volunteers or staff, we can help you.
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Our Thriving Communities

Bringing together organisations for cross-sector collaboration, building strong foundations to strengthen communities.
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  • FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We are pleased that you are interested in volunteering with us. There are plenty of opportunities available to match your skills and interests. To explore our current openings search our volunteering platform for all opportunities.

If you would like personalised guidance or have any further questions, our specialist volunteering advisors are here to help. You can book a face to face or telephone appointment. Depending on your location we offer;

We are here to support you every step of the way.

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service is a registered umbrella body for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and we are here to assist you with your application process. If you would like to register for a DBS check or have any questions, you can get in contact with any of our offices who will be glad to help.

You can get more information about this service on our DBS page.

Social Prescribing (also sometimes known as community referral) is all about linking people to their community to help support their health and well-being. These can be activities, group or services which can help them to:
 
• feel more involved in their community 
• meet new people
• make some changes to improve their health and wellbeing 
 
Please visit our social prescribing page for more information.

We provide a variety of guidance and training to volunteers, community groups and organisations across Lincolnshire.

This includes governance, fundraising, volunteer management and organisational development.

We offer networking opportunities and workshops and aim to help local organisations grow, develop, and comply with relevant regulations, whilst most importantly foster community engagement.

You can see our latest events under our events section of the website.

The best way to reach the relevant team is based on your location within Lincolnshire.
 
If you are located in the sub-districts of Lincoln, North Kesteven or West Lindsey please contact Voluntary Centre Services on  01522 551683 or email us.
 
If you are located in the sub-districts of Boston Borough, East Lindsey, South Holland or South Kesteven please contact Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Services on 01205 510888 or email us.
 
We have offices based in Lincoln, Gainsborough, Sleaford, Boston and Spalding and further information on each office can be found on our contact us page.

We can provide plenty of guidance and support on bid writing, however we cannot write it on your behalf.

Visit our Group Support and Funding page to check out how we can support you and your organisation.

Unfortunately not. We are a volunteer brokerage service which aims to support the individual with finding the right volunteering opportunity or the organisation with finding the suitable volunteers. 

More information on volunteering can be found on our volunteering page.

  • Working With

Our Partners

We are proud to work with a number of key organisations including Lincolnshire County Council, North Kesteven District Council, South Kesteven District Council, East Lindsey District Council, West Lindsey District Council, City of Lincoln Council, South Holland District Council, Boston Borough Council and the National Lottery Community Fund.

We also have Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA), AND are approved by the Matrix Accreditation Body.

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service have the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award for the Employer Recognition Scheme, whilst Voluntary Centre Services have the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award for the Employer Recognition Scheme and is working towards the Silver Award.

Both organisations are working towards achieving the Armed Forces Covenant Gold award.
North Kesteven District Council
South Kesteven District Council logo
East Lindsey District Council logo
West Lindsey District Council logo
City of Lincoln Council logo
Boston Borough Council logo
Vision for Volunteering logo
Lottery Community Fund logo
Matrix accredited logo
VCQA Accredited logo
  • Upcoming Events

Join us at our Upcoming Events

Our Thriving Communities

  • What We Are Doing

Making a Difference to Communities with Programmes Including

Core20PLUS5

Core20PLUS5 is a national NHS England approach to support the reduction of health inequalities at both national and system level. LCVP put on a variety of activity sessions across Lincolnshire to allow young people with diabetes to come together to share their thoughts while doing something fun.

Thriving Environments

Our Environmental Programmes team assist in running a number of projects across Boston in Lincolnshire working alongside programme partners, charities and other organisations to improve community areas within the town that alows the whole community to benefit from and to enjoy.

Multiply

Multiply is a fully funded government scheme that offers maths courses to adults aged 19 and over. Our Multiply sessions are designed around helping people in developing the confidence to join in and try new things, to keep going even if it’s difficult and to help people achieve their personal goals.

Live Opportunities

Organisations Supported

Volunteers Supported

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Levered in for Sector
The number statistics above are from the last financial year covering all of the areas we operate in
  • Our Team

Meet the Team

Our team are the most important part of our organisation and are at the heart of everything we do. This includes our incredible team of volunteers who give up their valuable time to assist us.

Our core values are centred around empowerment, integrity, inclusivity, compassion and respect.

We are committed to delivering high quality services and being recognised for the skills of our team by working sustainably and collaboratively to help individuals and communities achieve their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

  • Testimonials

What People Have to Say

Social Prescribing is the first service that has treated me like a human being. We met in a nice restaurant for a cup of tea and an informal chat, I now know where to go to finding support and have started attending the Peer support group.

LG

February 2024
I wasn't very optimistic when being referred to social prescribing, but although do we did not hit the intended target I feel like I have a more positive disposition and have now signed up to university with my newfound confidence.

DN

June 2024
Social prescribing really has been an enormous help to me in my life.

When I felt lost, you pointed me in the right direction I can't thank you enough for that.

JM

May 2024
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LCVS

Location

Room G8, Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QR
Lincolnshire Armed Forces Community Silver Award

VCS

Location

City Hall, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1DF
Lincolnshire Armed Forces Community Bronze Award
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