Age Concern Boston and South Holland
This charity is committed to making life better for all older people. It provides a variety of services for older people in South Holland including day centres, luncheon clubs, pop in sessions, coffee mornings, community home visiting service, affiliated community clubs and an advice and information service.
British Red Cross
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. They enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities; and when the crisis is over, they help them to recover and move on with their lives.
Fairtrade
A local Fairtrade group has been set up with the aim of establishing South Holland as a Fairtrade District.
Help the Aged
An international charity fighting to free disadvantaged older people from poverty, isolation and neglect. They also research the needs of older people in the UK and overseas and campaign for changes in policy. They provide community services and publish information for the elderly on finance, how to stay healthy as well as guidance on choosing a care home.
IDEA (Improving Donington Environment for All)
A voluntary group of representatives from a variety of community groups, businesses, schools, sport clubs and individuals working together to develop projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Donington.
Lincolnshire Credit Union
Long Sutton Market House
A multi use centre that provides a wide range of services and information for the local community. Services include an IT learning centre, SHDC access point and conference facility/room hire.
Older People's Forums
There are two active Older People's forums in South Holland at present. For more information contact either Maureen Scantlebury for the Spalding Welland Seniors' Forum on 01775 711427, or David Roberts, Chair of Holbeach Seniors' Link on 01406 371500.
Share the Care
A local charity acting as a focal point for carers in Lincolnshire. They offer support to carers and provide information on all statutory and voluntary organisations that offer services to carers.
South Holland Women's Resource Centre
Provides a safe, confidential environment for women who need advice or support for whatever reason.
Sutton Bridge Voice
Website keeping you up to date on what is going on in Sutton Bridge and providing all the information you need to know about the town.
Unique Scrap Store
Collects a range of reusable materials from local businesses and sells them at low prices to the general public.
WHEAT (Whaplode Heritage and Educational Access Team)
A friendly community group interested in furthering the understanding of the unique heritage of the South Lincolnshire Fens, by way of informative and appropriate re-enactments of historical events associated with the area. We are holding a Medieval Fayre over the weekend of 4-7th July 2008. For more details click on the web link.
