The Big Lincolnshire Welcome Fund – Ukrainian Refugee Fund
Funding
Up to £150
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
East Midlands
Applications
Check the current application window with the funder
Overview
The Big Lincolnshire Welcome Fund helps displaced Ukrainian individuals and families in Lincolnshire feel welcomed and settled in their new communities. It is run by Lincolnshire Community Foundation. It pays for essential items that are not already covered by national or local government. These might include household appliances for setting up a new home, kitchen equipment to prepare familiar dishes, or a bicycle with a helmet and lock for getting to work or school. Each grant is based on your own needs, and every application is looked at on its own merits. You can ask for up to £150 as an individual or up to £300 as a family unit. This is a rolling scheme, so you can apply now. It stays open until the funds have been allocated. The fund suits Ukrainian refugees who hold a Homes for Ukraine Visa or a Ukraine Family Scheme Visa, arrived in Lincolnshire after 24 February 2022 and currently live in the county. If the person is under 18, an adult must complete the form for them. One thing to know before you apply: funding is limited, and you can only apply if you have not had support from the fund before. Cash awards, food vouchers, retrospective purchases and gifts for others cannot be funded. Applications are reviewed weekly, and extra checks may apply. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/big-lincolnshire-welcome-fund-ukraine/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Requirements to check
You must be a Ukrainian refugee with a Homes for Ukraine Visa or a Ukraine Family Scheme Visa. You must have arrived in Lincolnshire after 24 February 2022 and currently live in Lincolnshire. You cannot apply if you or your family have already received support from the fund. If the person is under 18, an adult must complete the form on their behalf. Multiple awards are not available.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Sectors
Regions
Full details from Lincolnshire Community Foundation
By providing grants for essential items tailored to each applicant’s unique needs, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and support integration into our communities. The Big Lincolnshire Welcome Fund supports displaced Ukrainian families and individuals living in Lincolnshire, to feel welcomed and integrated into their new surroundings. Grants are available for essential items and are based on the individual’s need or requirement personal to them. However, funding is limited, and each application is reviewed on its own merits. Applications are restricted to those individuals/families who have not previously received support from the fund. Applications are reviewed and processed weekly by the team. Additional checks may
Apply online through the Plinth grants platform using the Apply Now link on the funder's page. You will need to create a Plinth account first, using your full name, email address and a password. For help, you can email Lincolnshire County Council's Migration Team at homesforukraine@lincolnshire.gov.uk during working hours, Monday to Friday.
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