Every four months our community chest and events panel has met to consider all funding applications. On the 11th January 2024 we met for our final funding meeting to allocate the last of our funds. We awarded an amazing £22,000 to worthy projects.

Boston and SH Talking Newspaper – £1000

To continue to offer this free service to our listeners.

Boston Town Amateur Boxing Club – £750

To buy new headguards and gloves.

Holy Trinity Youth & Children’s Work – £750

To purchase new bean bags to sit on during our sessions.

Friends of Fydell House – £1500

To purchase a marquee style tent.

Feathers Teens CIC – £1500

To fund group sessions, including activities and crafts.

Boston Stitchers – £1500

To fund & widely advertise next year’s planned event.

Boston Community Transport – £1500

Provide our volunteers with fuel vouchers.

Carers First – £750

To organise events for Carers at the Boston wellbeing group.

Boston Men’s Shed – £1000

To buy timber, tools & screws.

Boston Women’s Aid – £1500

To support victims of financial abuse.

Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire – £1500

To cover the costs of our telephone translation service.

Boston Volunteer Centre Charity – £1500

To renovate both kitchens for the first time in over 20 years.

Boston Waterways Ltd – £1500

To put crew and staff trough training

Your Day Your Say – £1500

For a tutor to deliver movement to music session each week.

Headway Lincolnshire – £1500

Towards the cost of our office hire

The Local Community Centre – £500

Replace the rotten planter and upkeep of the building.

Boston Lithuanian Community – £1500

Unique Lithuanian Pancake Day and Cultural Exchange

Age UK Snooker Buddies – £750

The funding will cover 24 sessions and table hire.