Fourteen community organisations have been recognised for their work across Boston after sharing nearly £13,000 through the 2025/26 BTAC Small Grants Fund.
The Worshipful the Mayor of Boston, Cllr Jonathon Noble, and Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) Chairman, Cllr Barrie Pierpoint, welcomed representatives from organisations supported by the fund to the Council Chamber for a special celebration event.
During the event, groups spoke about how their grants had been used over the past year and the impact the funding has had on residents and communities across Boston.
- Boston Orchestra received funding towards its core running costs, helping the group continue bringing live music to the community
- Tonic Health received support to purchase equipment for its newly established Boston Youth Hub at Pescod Hall.
- Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire used its grant to support translation services, helping residents whose first language is not English access advice and support.
- Fenside Community Centre received funding towards equipment and resources for its Halloween and Christmas community events
- Taylor Itex CIC was supported in delivering a 10-week support group for autistic adults.
- Boston Wheelers’ Go Ride Project received funding towards equipment and programme costs to provide free cycling lessons
- Carers First used its funding to create wellbeing packs and activities for young carers aged between 16 and 24.
- Headway Lincolnshire received support for social groups bringing together brain injury survivors and their families
- HAVENDAS was awarded funding to deliver a Growing and Cooking Project for families affected by domestic abuse.
- Forbes Road Bowls Club received funding to improve its facilities through protective works around the bowling green.
- Polish Support Initiative CIC purchased laptops and other digital equipment to help residents access online services, complete job applications and receive essential support.
- Boston Hanse Group towards insurance, entertainment and promotion for the annual Boston Hanse Day.
- Little Miracles Charity received support to provide activities and outings for families with children who have disabilities, additional needs and life-limiting conditions
- Boston Hakusan City Exchange received funding towards activities, resources and venue hire for the UK side of its exchange programme.
In total, almost £13,000 was awarded through the 2025/26 fund, with the grants aimed at strengthening communities, improving wellbeing, reducing isolation and creating new opportunities for people across Boston.
BTAC forms part of Boston Borough Council and represents residents living within the unparished area of Boston. Further information about the committee and its work is available through Boston Borough Council.
