Lincolnshire Multiply Programme offers £1,000 funding for numeracy support

Grants worth £1,000 are available to bolster numeracy support in the county.

The Lincolnshire County Council initiative, part of the Multiply programme, targets employers and community groups to enhance adult maths skills.

The programme offers free courses, tutoring, and digital training.

The grants, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, aim to fund innovative learning methods in workplaces and community initiatives.

It includes Lincolnshire Multiply Champions - organisations or groups that recognise the importance of maths skills in both the workplace and everyday life.

In the first two years, 134 'Lincolnshire Multiply Champions' were recruited, and last year, over 2,000 learners participated in around 450 courses.

Thea Croxall, adult learning manager at Lincolnshire County Council, emphasised maths skills' significance in everyday life and business growth.

“We’ve had two very successful years of the programme, and we’re excited to see how we can get even more people involved over the next year,” she said.

“Our champions have consistently shown great creativity to encourage and support people to achieve better numeracy skills. I’m sure that will be no different for this round of applications.”

For further details, visit 2aspire.org.uk or email multiply@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Interested parties are encouraged to apply promptly, with priority given to new applicants meeting the criteria.