Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS)

01/04/2026

As of today, we are officially CVS Lincolnshire 🎉
From now on we will be posting on CVS Lincolnshire give us a follow to keep up to date 🧡

As of today, we are officially CVS Lincolnshire! 🎉

Thank you to everyone for your support during this process we are very excited for this next chapter 🤩

🌐 cvslincolnshire.org.uk

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

It's Social Prescribing Day! 🎉🤩

Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of social prescribing, recognising Social Prescribing Link Workers, local community groups and regional and national organisations which support people’s health and wellbeing 💗

Our Social Prescribing team here at CVS Lincolnshire do incredible work and we appreciate all they do, thank you 🙌

You can find out more about Social Prescribing on our website here ➡ https://lincscvp.org.uk/social-prescribing/

Voluntary Centre Services Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS)

National Academy for Social Prescribing

25/03/2026

Whether you're ready to volunteer or seeking support for your organisation, this is a great opportunity for us to make a difference together! 💪💙

Join us at our free drop-in session in Grantham tomorrow to get all the information you need to start making an impact! 🙌

📅 On Thursday 26th March 2026
📍 At Grantham Library, Isaac Newton Shopping Centre, Newton Street, Grantham NG31 6EE
⏰ 10:00 until 2:00pm (no appointment needed)

22/03/2026

Ever thought about volunteering, but don't know where to start? 🤔

Or maybe you are an organisation looking for volunteers? 🙋

Why not come along to our FREE volunteering drop-in session? ✅

Whether you're curious about how to get involved or you're an organisation looking for volunteers, this is the perfect opportunity to get the information and connections you need.

📅 On Thursday 26th March 2026
📍 At Grantham Library, Isaac Newton Shopping Centre, Newton Street, Grantham NG31 6EE
⏰ 10:00 until 2:00pm (no appointment needed)

18/03/2026

Recently Andy Garner and Andy Wilkes, two of our Social Prescribing Link Workers, met with Jon Mansfield to record Episode 10 of the Brew & Banter Podcast Series 🎙 which can be found in multiple parts on their website here ➡ https://lincolnshiremilitaryveteransandfamilieswellbeing.podbean.com/

They both did a sterling job of showcasing Social Prescribing and how we can support veterans and the Armed Forces Community across Lincolnshire 🙌💗

CVS Lincolnshire
Voluntary Centre Services

🎙☕️ Episode 10 Now Live ☕🎙️

The Lincolnshire Military Veterans and Families Wellbeing Network is developing a series of ‘Brew and Banter’ podcasts designed to explore different aspects of armed forces community life and wellbeing 💬

Listen to Episode 10 – Social Prescribing 👉 https://lincolnshiremilitaryveteransandfamilieswellbeing.podbean.com

The podcast is very kindly funded by the Veterans' Foundation through to 30 Jun 2026

17/03/2026

Come along to our free drop-in session! ✨

Whether you're curious about how to get involved or you're an organisation looking for volunteers, this is the perfect opportunity to get the information and connections you need.

📅 On Thursday 26th March 2026
📍 At Grantham Library, Isaac Newton Shopping Centre, Newton Street, Grantham NG31 6EE
⏰ 10:00 until 2:00pm (no appointment needed)

13/03/2026

Have you ever thought about volunteering, but don't know where to start? 🤷
Are you a not-for-profit organisation in need of more volunteers or need support with volunteer management? 🤝

Why not come along to our drop-in sessions in Grantham, get the information you need and start making an impact.

📅 On Thursday 26th March 2026
📍 At Grantham Library, Isaac Newton Shopping Centre, Newton Street, Grantham NG31 6EE
⏰ 10:00am until 2:00pm (no appointment needed)

12/03/2026

Very Exciting News! 🤩🎉

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) and Voluntary Centre Services (VCS) are coming together to form a single, stronger infrastructure body; to be rebranded as CVS Lincolnshire💙

This move is designed to improve services, reduce duplication, and deliver greater value for local communities, partners and funders.🤝⚙💡💰

Having worked in close partnership for the last couple of years as Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership (LCVP), on Wednesday 1st April 2026 we will formally bring LCVS and VCS together as CVS Lincolnshire, combining their experience, networks, and expertise to create a more resilient organisation focused on:
🔸Championing volunteering
🔹Supporting people in to volunteering
🔸Supporting charities and voluntary groups with good governance, policies and funding support
🔹Training, forums and networks which strengthen the sector
🔸Supporting social enterprises
🔹Supporting the Lincolnshire community transport consortium
🔸Providing social prescribing to support people with their health and wellbeing in their communities
🔹Supporting health and well being outcomes in communities
🔸Delivering projects which are identified with and for the communities of Lincolnshire

You can find the full article on the current LCVP website here ➡ https://lincscvp.org.uk/announcing-cvs-lincolnshire/

Thank you to everyone who have supported both LCVS and VCS over the years, we excited for this next chapter and the continuation of work with local community's, charities, group and individuals. 🙌

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Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) 🩵