Lincolnshire Community Foundation CIO

Lincolnshire Community Foundation CIO is a charitable organisation registered in the United Kingdom under charity number 1196448. Established in 2002, it serves the Greater Lincolnshire area with the primary aim of improving the quality of life and wellbeing of local communities through targeted grant making and support initiatives.

Purpose and Activities

The Foundation's core objectives include advancing education, promoting the preservation and protection of good health both mental and physical, and relieving poverty and sickness within the local community. It functions as a grant-making body that supports small charities, community groups, and organisations that address critical local issues such as child poverty, loneliness, food poverty, homelessness, addiction, and unemployment.

Since its inception, Lincolnshire Community Foundation has distributed over £22 million in grants to more than 4,000 local organisations, focusing primarily on small grants that make significant impacts. Its work is designed to promote cohesive communities, improve health and wellbeing, and empower residents to contribute positively to society and fulfil their potential.

Vision

The Foundation envisions creating a county of thriving places where people are healthy, happy, resilient, and empowered. It aims to foster equality of opportunity and enhance the overall quality of life for all individuals in Greater Lincolnshire.

Mission

Lincolnshire Community Foundation is committed to improving lives through a combination of long-term endowment building, grant making, social investment, advice, and practical support. It operates in collaboration with local and national partners to convene resources and provide support to vital yet often under-resourced charities and community groups.

Impact and Support

The Foundation is known for its precise, efficient, and impactful work, focusing on delivering financial and developmental resources to those making the greatest difference locally. It also administers government initiatives such as the Household Support Fund, which offers vital assistance to vulnerable individuals struggling with essentials.

Governance and Structure

Managed by a team of trustees and staff, the organisation works closely with partners to facilitate environmental and societal change. The Foundation ensures that 100% of individual donations go directly to supporting community needs including food provision, volunteer training, mental health support, befriending services, advice on benefits and housing, and support for homeless and vulnerable populations.

Lincolnshire Community Foundation remains a key pillar in Greater Lincolnshire’s charitable landscape, dedicated to fostering resilience and opportunity across the county through sustained community investment and support.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/sector-data/top-10-charities/-/charity-details/5184054 [2] https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/about/ [3] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/CE027118 [4] https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk [5] https://lincscvp.org.uk/lincolnshire-community-foundation-household-support-fund/