Lincoln City Foundation is one of eight charities based in Lincoln joining forces to support individuals removing barriers to engaging in education, training and employment thanks to Community Renewal Funding.
Read the full story here: Eight Lincoln charities share £700k to breathe new life into the community (thelincolnite.co.uk)
Lincoln City Foundation has received £109k from the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.
Under the project Working and Connecting Communities, the Foundation has secured funding to:
Invest in skills and support for local businesses – providing a workshop-based Traineeship programme to develop skills in CV writing, completing job applications, interview techniques & leadership
Support people into employment – through funded childcare places at Holiday Clubs based in Lincoln and ESOL classes to improve communication through the English language
Invest in Communities and Place – delivery of sessions to reduce social isolation, tackle poor mental health, building confidence and development of life skills.
Charlotte Hornsby, at Lincoln City Foundation, said:
“the Lincoln third sector has never been stronger, and we are working together to support individuals and communities through the recover chapter of the pandemic, focusing on health and prosperity.
“There has never been a better time to make a change, and we are here to help.”
To access the Foundation provision, you can email enquiries@lincolncityfoundation.co.uk, contact us via the website or call 01522 563792
The UK Community Renewal Fund is a UK Government programme for 2021/22. This aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It invests in skills, community and place, local business, and supporting people into employment. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-community-renewal-fund-prospectus
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