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Services
How we deliver our services
Our service delivery has evolved to maximise impact and reach. Alongside targeted outreach work on sites, delivered by a small dedicated team, we now operate Family Support Hubs that provide a more effective and efficient way to support the community.
These Hubs serve families from multiple sites as well as housed Travellers, one of the hardest groups to reach. By bringing services together in one accessible location, the Hubs enable deeper engagement, longer sessions, and better use of resources, all within a safe, welcoming space that supports greater and more sustainable outcomes.
Supporting Elective Home Education
Most Traveller children attend Primary School (85-90%). However, at the point of transfer to Secondary School there is a massive fall in attendance with only about 10-12% registering, for a variety of reasons. There is still the cultural pattern of boys beginning to go out with their family to learn their Traveller trade and girls staying at home to help with younger siblings and learn the skills needed to run a home. There is also fear of bullying, drugs or promiscuity at ‘big school’ and a sense that it is timely for young people to focus on Traveller life and identity.
At this crucial transition point LTI offers education that fits in and around the demands of home life and prepares the young people for a future in a rapidly changing world. The traditional ways of self-employed working for Travellers are becoming harder to maintain and young Travellers need education and training in order to compete. At age 16+ young Travellers will often seek entry into college or onto vocational training courses in order to prepare for work. The community feels more confident and comfortable about their young people going out into education and training at this age.
As part of this service, LTI also liaises with County Council Elective Home Education Advisors and assists with the regular inspections that are carried out.
We deliver Functional Skills, CREST science award, Kings’ Trust units and Trinity College London Arts Award. We believe that this varied curriculum sets our young people up for a variety of post 16 options. We also make sure, where appropriate, they also achieve a First Aid qualification, Health and Safety, Food Handling and hygiene and complete a CV.
Preventative Healthcare
Many Traveller sites in the UK are located in isolated or undeveloped areas. Distance from amenities, combined with frequent movement between areas, can lead to poor access to healthcare and a lack of continuity of care, contributing to poorer health outcomes.
LTI works to address these barriers by providing targeted health education that supports Travellers to engage with preventative health services such as immunisation, health screening, smoking cessation and primary care. We work in close partnership with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, including Amy Squire, NHS Traveller Communities Wellbeing Link Worker, to facilitate safe and trusted access for health professionals into Traveller communities. This approach helps raise awareness of available services and builds confidence in using them.
Recognising that digital exclusion and low literacy levels can prevent many Travellers from using online systems and NHS apps to make appointments or access information, we offer practical, face‑to‑face support through our Health Champions and Family Support Hubs.
To complement this work, we have developed a dedicated health section on our website that provides clear, accessible information on common health concerns, alongside a set of easy‑read health leaflets. Together, these resources ensure that health information is available in formats that reflect the needs of the community, supporting improved engagement, understanding and long‑term wellbeing.
Well Woman Group
We have two extremely successful Well Woman groups in the Gainsborough and Saxilby areas. These groups cover
a wide range of activities all with the aim of improving
health outcomes and access to services. Many health
professionals join the groups to deliver information and
practical advice around topics such as, mental health,
cancer awareness, weight management, healthy eating
and screening for all of the major health concerns.
Adult Training
Lifelong learning and employability
Lincolnshire Traveller Initiative provides lifelong learning opportunities for Gypsy and Traveller communities across Lincolnshire by facilitating access to a range of courses delivered by trusted learning providers. Our aim is to create positive, lasting change by improving skills, confidence and opportunities for individuals and families.
Alongside learning opportunities, we offer practical employability support, including help to develop work‑ready skills, create CVs and navigate online job marketplaces. This support helps people overcome barriers to employment and move towards greater economic wellbeing.
As with all our services, learning and employability support is delivered flexibly—on sites, in Travellers’ homes and through our Family Support Hubs—ensuring it is accessible, tailored and responsive to individual needs.
Information, Advice & Guidance
We provide tailored Information, Advice and Guidance to help individuals access education, employment and essential services. Our support includes assistance with passport and driving licence applications, job applications, school and college admissions, home‑to‑school transport (including isolated sites), and career development.
Advocacy
Advocacy is central to our work. We support individuals to understand their rights, express their views, and have their needs represented. This includes preparation for meetings, attending meetings alongside individuals, and liaising with schools, employers and statutory services to ensure fair and informed decision‑making.
Recreational, Cultural & Educational Trips
We organise a variety of trips to encourage and facilitate community cohesion and broaden Travellers’ horizons by engaging in new activities.
Professional Development & Education
LTI provides professional development and cultural awareness training for a range of agencies such as health professionals, police and social workers.
Education Pack
We have developed an education pack that is intended to be used within Primary Schools. It will give pupils an overview into the culture and traditions of Travellers in the UK.