About Us

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership brings together two of Lincolnshire's biggest charity organisations; Voluntary Centre Services (VCS) and Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership (LCVS) to create an organisation that is making a difference to the communities of Lincolnshire.

We strive to provide meaningful services and support to those in need, and our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve is unwavering.

We are dedicated to fostering an environment of collaboration and compassion, and our efforts are driven by a shared belief that everyone deserves access to the resources they need to thrive. Together, we are creating a brighter future for our community and our world.

Voluntary Centres Services cover three Lincolnshire local authority districts being City of Lincoln, West Lindsey and North Kesteven.

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service covers four Lincolnshire local authority districts being Boston Borough, East Lindsey, South Holland and South Kesteven.

Voluntary Centre Services (VCS) is operated by Urban Challenge Ltd, a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.

We provide support to the community and voluntary sector as a volunteer development agency and a local support and development organisation.

Our Board of Directors are responsible for the governance of the organisation, we have a small corporate management team and three district based offices. Our services are delivered in three local authority districts of West Lincolnshire, known locally as VCS Lincoln, VCS North Kesteven and VCS West Lindsey.

Our mission is to enable the development of stable, thriving communities with the capacity to plan and manage lasting improvements to their quality of life.

Our Core Values are:

• Empowerment – We see the potential of individuals and communities, and support their development
• Quality – We are committed to delivering high quality services and being recognised for the skills of our team
• Integrity – We demonstrate honesty, respect for others and trustworthiness in all we do
• Inclusivity – We believe everyone has a valuable contribution to make, and we encourage participation

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) has provided support and leadership as the Local Infrastructure Organisation for the voluntary and community sector in South and East Lincolnshire for over 25 years.

We offer guidance, training, and cost-effective DBS checking so the organisations can focus their energy toward making a difference in their communities. Our goal is to help these organisations operate efficiently and effectively, enabling them to focus on their vital work of improving lives.​

At LCVS, we are passionate about promoting volunteering as a force for positive change, while upholding the highest standards of excellence and good practice. As the sole accredited Volunteer Centre in South and East Lincolnshire, we provide a streamlined brokerage service to connect potential volunteers with organisations seeking volunteers.​

As the leading provider of Social Prescribing Link Worker services in Lincolnshire, we are committed to delivering person-centred health and wellbeing support that empowers individuals. Through our work, we have become a driving force in the transformation of health and social care services across Lincolnshire.​

LCVS has been recognised for its exceptional commitment to hiring and promoting apprentices into leadership positions, receiving special commendation for this effort. It is our firm belief that apprenticeships are a valuable way to develop talent and cultivate leadership skills, and we are dedicated to continuing this practice. By doing so, we hope to inspire and encourage more individuals to pursue careers in the voluntary and community sector, where we are proud to be recognised as sector leaders.​

Our work is pioneering, collaborative and inclusive enabling many hundreds of people each year to contribute to and benefit from social and economic wellbeing.

Our Core Values:

• Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of people and create confident, resilient communities. We will achieve this by providing high quality, trusted community development, volunteering and social prescribing services.
• Our vision is for Lincolnshire to have a strong, empowered community and voluntary sector that is in charge of its own future. It will be well-resourced and work sustainably and collaboratively to help individuals and communities achieve their ambitions and fulfil their potential.