Sector Support NEL

08/10/2026

Sector Support NEL Funding & Information Fair 2026 is open for bookings!

We're excited to welcome the Northern Powergrid Foundation to this year's event.

The Northern Powergrid Foundation supports communities across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire by helping to address energy-related challenges. Through funding and support, the Foundation enables community organisations to build resilience, reduce inequalities and support people facing hardship or emergencies.

Taking place on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Centre4, Grimsby, the Funding & Information Fair offers an excellent opportunity to meet a wide range of funders, social financiers, support agencies and VCSE organisations all under one roof.
Whether you're looking for funding, new partnerships, or advice to help develop your organisation, this event is not to be missed.

Find out more and book your place via our website: https://www.sectorsupportnel.org.uk/nel-funding-information-fair-2026/

06/10/2026

Have you completed our Snapshot Survey yet?

If you've accessed any of Sector Support NEL's services in the last 12 months, we'd really appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete our Snapshot Survey 2026.

Your feedback helps us understand what's working well, where improvements can be made, and what support, resources and opportunities are most needed by organisations across North East Lincolnshire.

Every response makes a difference and will help shape our future planning and the services we provide to the local VCSE sector.

The survey is short, confidential, and will only take a few minutes to complete.

The survey has been extended until Friday 30th October 2026, so please don't miss the opportunity to have your say.

Thank you to everyone who has already taken part. If you haven't yet completed the survey, we'd be grateful if you could do so today.

Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6KQBBDJ

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29/09/2026

The Sector Support NEL Funding & Information Fair 2026 is now open for bookings!

We are delighted to announce that the National Lottery Community Fund will be joining us at this year's event.

As the largest community funder in the UK, the National Lottery Community Fund supports projects that help people connect, thrive and build a better future, with a focus on tackling poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.

Join us on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Centre4, Grimsby for a one-day event bringing together funders, social financers, support agencies and local VCSE organisations!

This is a fantastic opportunity to discover funding opportunities, connect with funders, and access valuable information and support to help your organisation grow.

Find out more and how to book via our website at https://www.sectorsupportnel.org.uk/nel-funding-information-fair-2026/

28/09/2026

Excellent fund - if any of our fantastic NEL organisations are interested but unsure - contact us at Sector Support where we will be happy to help or contact the fantastic team direct at Lincolnshire Community Foundation.

FUNDING FLASH - Q FUTURES COMMUNITY FUND

📢 Calling organisations in North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and Parts of Lincolnshire (map available on our website)
💰Funding of up to £5,000 although awards are likely to be around £2,000
📆 Closing date is 1st November 2026
✅Funding is for groups and organisations who create employment opportunities or deliver training in underserved rural communities. Key themes include:
🚧Overcoming barriers to employment
🖱️ Digital inclusion
🤝 Working in partnership with other community groups to create a strong integrated local community

📝To apply and for further information of the criteria, please visit www.lincolnshirecf.co.uk

❓If you have any queries, please contact Helen Cater / Katie Littlewood 01529 305825 or email [email protected] [email protected]

22/09/2026

Please do get in touch if you need any support or would like us to 'review and check' your application before you submit!

⚡FUNDING FLASH ⚡

Michael Cornish Core Grants Programme – One Month to get your application in.

📢 Calling all not for profit organisations, community groups and social enterprises delivering in Greater Lincolnshire.

🪙Funding of up to £5,000 is available

📅Closing date is 16th October 2026

✅ Funding is available to support the resilience of community organisations across the County. Prospective projects must align with one or more of the following priorities:
* Young People
* Families
* Homeless/Ex-Offenders
* Victims of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
* Alleviating Poverty
* Rural Deprivation

✍️To apply and for further information of the criteria, please visit : https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/mccgp/

❓If you have any queries, please contact Cavan Collins at 01529 305825 or email [email protected]

21/09/2026

Sector Support NEL Funding & Information Fair 2026 book now!

We are pleased to announce that Anglian Water's Thriving Communities Fund will be joining us at this year's event.

The Thriving Communities Fund supports groups and organisations across the region to improve their local environment and create positive social impact. Grants ranging from £5,000 to £100,000 are available, giving communities the opportunity to drive change and help shape where funding is invested.

Join us on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Centre4, Grimsby, for a one-day event bringing together funders, social financiers, support agencies, and local VCSE organisations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to discover funding opportunities, connect with funders, and access valuable information and support to help your organisation grow.

Find out more and how to book via our website at https://www.sectorsupportnel.org.uk/nel-funding-information-fair-2026/

15/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Making It Real event at the Town Hall. It was fantastic to see such a great turnout from organisations, partners, and health and social care professionals from across North East Lincolnshire.

We would like to extend our thanks to all those who delivered presentations and shared information about their services, helping to showcase the valuable support available across the VCSE sector.

Women's Aid - North East Lincolnshire
The Blue Door
Modern Matriarchs CIC
North East Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership
Humberside Police
Horizon Youth Zone
The Trin
Centre4
Oasis Hub South Grimsby
Citizens Advice North East Lincolnshire

We also appreciate the organisations that took time out of their busy schedules to attend and contribute to the day. It was encouraging to see so many health and social care professionals keen to learn more about the work of local VCSE organisations and explore opportunities for collaboration.

A special thank you to Harmony Choir Grimsby for their fantastic performance. Your energy and enthusiasm brought plenty of smiles to faces throughout the day and added something truly special to the event.

Together, we can continue to strengthen connections, share knowledge, and improve outcomes for our communities.

15/09/2026

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14/09/2026

About to kick off the 6th Making it Real event at Town Hall featuring 10 key speakers from the VCSE sector and audience of professionals in the Health and Care sector.

08/09/2026

Booking is now open for our NEL Funding & Information Fair 2026!

On Wednesday 4th November 2026 Sector Support North East Lincolnshire will be holding a one-day funding event at Centre4 in Grimsby, open to all voluntary and community sector organisations working in North East Lincolnshire.

We will be supported by a wide range of regional and national funders, social financers and support agencies.

The event is free to attend and will include funder presentations, networking lunch, speakers and a funding question and answer session.

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