Wednesday, October 29, 2025

East Lindsey boosts funding for groups tackling loneliness

East Lindsey District Council has extended its Social Isolation Grant scheme with an additional £25,000 from the East Lindsey Investment Fund, allowing more community projects to access support for tackling loneliness.

The initiative builds on last year’s funding from the Cost of Living Support Budget, which benefited 34 community groups across the district. Grants of up to £2,000 are available to help local organisations reduce isolation and strengthen community connections.

Projects supported so far include the North Thoresby Community Orchard, which used its grant to run tree grafting workshops, beekeeping sessions, and educational activities for school groups. The orchard’s “Meet the Bees” events have attracted more than 150 visitors, including disadvantaged children and families.

Other funded projects range from accessibility improvements at Carrington Village Hall to skill-sharing programmes through Louth Men’s Shed and operational support for local warm spaces and hubs.

The council’s investment aims to sustain grassroots efforts that improve wellbeing and social engagement across East Lindsey. Applications for the next round of Social Isolation Grant funding are now open to eligible community groups and hubs.

 

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