Community & Support
School uniform support for families
North Lincolnshire Council will once again be providing financial support to help families most in need with the cost of school uniforms.
Through the Crisis and Resilience Fund, eligible families will be able to receive up to £50 per pupil towards the cost of school uniform for the 2026/27 academic year.
Applications will open in mid-August and will be managed by Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire, who will assess applications and determine eligibility. Families will be able to apply online, by telephone or in person, with support provided through uniform items and/or vouchers.
Would you kindly make families aware that this support will be available and encourage them to look out for further information when applications open.
Full details will be available on the council’s webpage. The scheme will remain open throughout the 2026/27 academic year.
In addition, from September, schools will be able to refer families directly to Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire for support. Further information on the referral process will be shared at the start of the new academic year.
Parent Led Advocacy course
Please see the following events for parents living in Yorkshire and Humber with children aged from 15 years to 25 years going through Transition.
Bringing Us Together is delighted to be able to bring you a team of trainers including those with lived experience of peer advocacy for a series of 6 special free online workshops.
These workshops are designed for Yorkshire and Humber families and parents of children going through transition.
Our workshops are welcoming, supportive and informative. Open to any parent or family member with an autistic child and/or a young person with a learning disability.
We recommend booking on all 6 workshops and if you are unable to attend any we can send you the recording.
to book a place contact tony@bringingustogether.org.uk
Getting to know one another. Spinning plates and stress. Tuesday 24th September 2024 – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Advocacy and lived experience. Tuesday 8th October 2024 – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Education and the Law – Transition. Tuesday 22nd October 2024 – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Sharing our experiences and getting the best out of the system. How to get our voices heard in a way that benefits everyone. Tuesday 12th November 2024 – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Children’s Rights, Access Social Care. Post Education and The Care Act. Tuesday 26th November 2024 – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Person Centred Planning – how to make it real. Tuesday 3rd December 2024 – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Short Breaks Activities - North Lincolnshire Council
North Lincolnshire Council offers the short break activities. To access these short breaks please visit the North Lincolnshire Council website or phone Clare Lawcock by telephone on: 01724 407988.
Become a Friend of St Hugh's by joining FOSH!
Your valued support at School Fayres and other Fundraisers has enabled us to not only run After School Club, but help fund The School Prom, Excursions and more recently the Summer Fun Day.
We want to continue to contribute to our young people’s development and enjoyment, so we need your help. We are always seeking new members to support our work.
Please contact the School Office for more information if you are interested in helping make a difference.
Max card
North Lincolnshire Council has introduced the Max Card to families who are registered on the Disabled Children’s Voluntary Database.
The Max Card is a discount card for families of children with additional needs and for foster families.
Families simply show their Max Card upon entry to a venue in order to obtain free or discounted admission.
The scheme is designed to help these families save money on great days out.
The Max Card is free.
To get a Max Card contact the Short Breaks Team on 01724 407988 or visit Max Card
Financial support, advice and guidance
North Lincolnshire Council site https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/people-health-and-care/financial-support-advice-and-guidance/#1677575433506-35676492-95c8 offers lots of links to support managing debts, help with food, help to pay your council tax, housing benefit, help with childcare funding, finding a job and lookng after your mental health.
Warm home discount scheme
If you can’t afford to heat your home visit GOV.UK for information on the warm home discount scheme
Parent Forum (PIP Forum)
The PIP Forum are a voluntary group of parents of children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Their aim is to ensure that the views and concerns of members are represented and their voices heard so as to improve the lives of the children and their families they represent.
They can be contacted at PIP NEW HOME – North Lincs PIP Forum
The Crosby Community Association
Crosby Community Association support members of the Community in a variety of ways. They have a Drop in Centre that sells second hand goods, including furniture, clothing and bric a brac. They also serve hot drinks and have a place for the public to come and have a friendly chat.
They support people with FREE Advice and Guidance in areas of Welfare Benefits, Housing issues and Debt. If you need advice on any of the following issues we could help.
Tel No: 01724 330022
email: reception@crosbycom.org.uk
