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YMCA Lincolnshire
YMCA Lincolnshire, a community, non-profit organisation, has been making significant contributions to the welfare and development of individuals and families across the county. For over 155 years, across all services, YMCA Lincolnshire’s aim has remained clear; everyone in Lincolnshire, especially...
Heat Your Home for Less - Our county-wide oil buying scheme continues to deliver competitive oil prices for its members The aim of the scheme is to make the most of collective buying power by reducing the price of heating...
Village Halls Week is a national campaign, highlighting the contribution of England’s 10,000+ village halls to rural communities. It is an opportunity for hall management committees to celebrate their work and get inspiration from others. It's also an opportunity for...
YMCA Lincolnshire has launched a range of support programmes for businesses and companies to help them become more ‘Age-friendly’. The charity runs Age-friendly Awareness Training and the Age-friendly Business Award. These are a continuation of the TED Ageing...
Talk, Eat, Drink (TED) Ageing Better in East Lindsey is part of Ageing Better, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Ageing Better aims to develop creative ways...
A Government report has commended the impact of a seven-year programme on Lincolnshire’s communities
YMCA Lincolnshire’s TED (Talk, Eat, Drink) in East Lindsey programme is one of 14 Ageing Better programmes across England, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund It delivers from Louth, Mablethorpe and Skegness to villages and sparsely-populated rural areas...
YMCA Lincolnshire has helped over 150 vulnerable people in the county since June, courtesy of a generous donation from Barclays. In the face of the Coronavirus pandemic, the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has allowed YMCA Lincolnshire to continually support...
Throughout the pandemic YMCA Lincolnshire has continued to deliver our wide range of services to individuals and communities across Lincolnshire. Our nursery settings in Gainsborough and Lincoln have continued to operate, offering high-quality care for families, many of whom have...
At YMCA Lincolnshire we believe every person is of equal value and should be given the support and guidance they need to ensure they can reach their full potential. We work with people of all ages and backgrounds...
At YMCA Lincolnshire we believe every person is of equal value and should be given the support and guidance they need to ensure they can reach their full potential. We work with people of all ages and backgrounds...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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