This month’s newsletter highlights practical tips, training opportunities, local funding information, and resources that may be helpful for community micro-enterprises across Mablethorpe and the surrounding area.

We hope you’re having a successful summer and continuing to make a positive difference in your community.

Top Tip: Prepare for Autumn Demand

Many people begin reviewing their care and support arrangements after the summer holidays. Now is a great time to:

✅ Review your Small Good Stuff directory listing and website
✅ Gather new testimonials and reviews from customers
✅ Check your insurance and policies are up to date
✅ Identify any training needs for the coming months
✅ Connect with other local providers to explore partnership opportunities

Small changes now can help generate enquiries later in the year.

Training & Professional Development

Continuous learning can strengthen your enterprise, build confidence, and improve service quality. Consider exploring:

Safeguarding updates
Dementia awareness
Autism and neurodiversity training
Mental health awareness
Digital skills and online marketing
Outcome-focused support planning
Moving and handling refresher training
Medication awareness
Even short courses can add value to your service and help you stand out.

Funding Opportunities

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

The Lincolnshire Community Foundation supports charities, voluntary groups, and community organisations across Greater Lincolnshire through a variety of grant programmes aimed at improving wellbeing, reducing isolation, strengthening communities, and supporting local projects. The Foundation administers a range of funds throughout East Lindsey and the wider county area. For information on available grants, visit:
www.lincolnshirecf.co.uk

East Lindsey Investment Fund (ELIF) GRASSroots Scheme

The East Lindsey Investment Fund has previously provided grants to grassroots organisations delivering community initiatives within East Lindsey. While funding programmes open and close throughout the year, it is worth keeping an eye on future opportunities.

National Lottery Awards for All

Offers grants from £300 to £20,000 for projects that strengthen communities and improve people’s lives. Community groups, CICs, and some social enterprises may be eligible. Find out more:
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

The Fore

The Fore provides unrestricted funding to small charities and social enterprises to help organisations grow, become more sustainable, and increase their impact.

Digital Development

Many funders are increasingly supporting:

Website development
Digital inclusion projects
Assistive technology
Online marketing and communications
Digital skills training
When applying for funding, explaining how technology will improve outcomes for the people you support can help strengthen your application. Find out more: https://www.thefore.org

Funding Tip

Don’t assume you’re too small to apply for funding.

Many funders actively want to support micro-enterprises, CICs, community organisations, and small local projects because of their local knowledge, flexibility, and ability to provide highly personalised support.

Before dismissing an opportunity, check the eligibility criteria carefully. Small organisations are often exactly who funders are looking to reach.