Lincoln BIG Celebrates British BIDs Accreditation and Marketing BID Certificate

Lincoln BIG is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited by British BIDs, recognising the organisation as a well-managed, mature BID operating to the highest national standards.

This recognition follows a detailed assessment by British BIDs, who praised Lincoln BIG as “an established BID which is well-managed by a team of professionals who apply robust governance and staffing arrangements, financial management, performance management and excellent communication processes to the delivery of the BID. Overall, Lincoln BIG is a very well-managed, mature BID with some excellent processes both internal and external, and is a BID that puts its levy payers at the heart of its operations.”

The accreditation marks another milestone in what has already been an inspiring start to Lincoln BIG’s new five-year term, which began in July 2025 following a successful re-ballot in November 2024. The team has already made great strides in delivering projects, campaigns, and services that directly benefit businesses and visitors across the city.

Lee Roberts, Head of Operations at Lincoln BIG, said:

“We’re incredibly proud to gain this accreditation as it shows that we are governed and operating to the National Industry Standards. It’s fantastic to receive recognition for the way we operate and for our ongoing commitment to supporting levy payers across the BID area.”

Members of Lincoln BIG attended the British BIDs Conference to collect their awards. The event provided a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow BIDs, celebrate the successes of the past year, and openly discuss the challenges currently facing both BIDs and businesses. The day was packed with insightful talks that explored key issues affecting our levy payers, and we came away inspired with new ideas on how we, as a BID, can offer even greater support moving forward.

Alongside the accreditation, Lincoln BIG’s Marketing Coordinator was also presented with the Marketing BID Certificate, recognising the impact and effectiveness of the organisation’s marketing, communications, and promotional activity across the city.

Courtney Harrison, Marketing Coordinator at Lincoln BIG, added: “We use marketing to shout about our services, events, and the fantastic things our businesses and the city of Lincoln have to offer to both residents and visitors, helping to drive local and tourist footfall. It’s amazing to be recognised for this work, and the results really show that our marketing is making a difference and continuing to improve.”

We’re really proud to add the British BIDs Accreditation to our collection of awards, a well-deserved recognition of the team’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to supporting Lincoln’s businesses.