About Us

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) and Voluntary Centre Services (VCS) have come together to form a single, stronger infrastructure body; know known as CVS Lincolnshire, a move that was 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 1st April 2026 LCVS and VCS came 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 wellbeing outcomes in communities
• Delivering projects which are identified with and for the communities of Lincolnshire

Why this change has happened

As one organisation, CVS Lincolnshire will:

• Provide clearer and more consistent support for local groups
• Improve efficiency and reduce organisational duplication
• Strengthen advocacy for the voluntary sector
• Expand reach and capacity
• Deliver better value for funders and stakeholders

Ultimately, the change is about ensuring long-term sustainability and improving outcomes for communities across Lincolnshire.

This merger is about building something stronger for the future. By bringing our organisations together, we can focus our resources where they matter most - supporting local people and helping communities thrive.

It allows us to work smarter, respond better to need, and create a unified voice for the voluntary sector in Lincolnshire. Our priority is making sure local organisations feel supported, heard, and equipped to succeed.

Celebrating impact key statistics

For the financial year 2024/25 we:

For Volunteering and VCSFE Organisations

• Supported 2,793 people to access volunteering opportunities
• Supported 827 VCSFE Organisations
• Registered 1,383 new volunteering opportunities
• Levied in £1,427,965.00 of funding for volunteering and VCSFE Organisations

For Social Prescribing

• Had 4,032 new inbound referrals
• Connected 13,120 people to services
• Had 67,188 client interactions

Our Community Enterprise programme based in the Mablethorpe area

• Supported 32 community enterprises
• Created 58 new volunteering opportunities
• Created 32 jobs

The CORE20Plus5 programme (children and young people with Diabetes)

• Had 52 people engaged in the programme
• Had 70 individual bookings for peer support activities

Our Moorland Community Centre

• Had 2,011 people taking part in activities facilitated by the project
• Supported 22 volunteering opportunities
• Partnered with 22 local organisations
• Had 7 residents coming together as a ‘residents panel’

Moving On programme

• Had 58 people receiving employability support
• Had 26 people joining a community group
• Helped 21 people gain a qualification
• Helped 4 people gain employment
• Helped 19 people to start volunteering

Community Transport

• Supported the 18 voluntary car schemes to form the Lincolnshire Community Transport forum, to ensure community transport is considered as an integral part of the Lincolnshire Transport network.

These achievements reflect years of collaboration, dedication, and partnership across Lincolnshire.

The Trustees and the Leadership team extend sincere thanks to partners, funders and the community who have shaped this journey.

We want to thank everyone who has supported LCVS and VCS over the years. This next chapter builds on that shared foundation. Our commitment to Lincolnshire’s communities remains stronger than ever.

Our Vision

"Empowered people and communities that thrive in Lincolnshire".

Our Core Values are:

• Integrity – We demonstrate honesty, respect for others and trustworthiness in all we do.
• Empowerment – We see the potential of individuals and communities and help to equip them with the tools and knowledge to flourish.
• Collaborative – We are committed to working collaboratively and bringing together organisations for cross-sector collaboration, building strong foundations to strengthen our communities.
• Excellence - We are committed to delivering high quality services and being recognised for the professionalism and skills of our team.
• Inclusive – We encourage participation and value everyone for who they are and what they can contribute.