We champion the work of small and local charities and raise awareness of the challenges they face with influencers and policymakers. Drawing from the relationships we build and the evidence we gather we push for changes to policy and practice to help charities thrive and to address the root causes and consequences of complex social issues.
people connected through networking opportunities such as Peer Forums and Action Learning Sets
charities contributed to the Welsh Small Charities Forum which we set up in 2023
communities strengthened through collaborative working and projects
In November 2023 we awarded £2.4 million to support 18 projects to influence and achieve change in national policy and practice on the themes of:
Read the announcement about our National Influence Programme.
See the list of 18 influencing projects.
Find out about our participatory approach to funding.
The Transform programme gave us the tools to run a successful campaign. The training and support from Lloyds Bank Foundation helped us develop a strategy and Theory of Change, breaking down what we want to achieve and how to do it.
We’re raising the profile of small charities and addressing the challenges they face
We’re investing in new approaches, campaigns and research to improve policy and practice for people affected by domestic and sexual abuse
We’re helping to shape a more effective criminal justice system through our funding and engagement with government
We’re pushing for changes to improve our welfare system as welfare reforms drive up demand for small and local charities
Our programme worked with partners to combat increased isolation among older people and a lack of affordable rental accommodation for younger people
Our research is designed to build an evidence base to champion small charities, determining the true impact they make to our local communities.
Young women in contact with the criminal justice system are too often ignored, misunderstood, or misrepresented. Overlooked in policy, little is known about their experiences and there is limited specialist provision. Responses to challenges they face often come too late or can be re-traumatising. Lloyds’ funding has allowed us to shine a light on young women’s experiences whilst in contact with the criminal justice system, continuing to advocate for gender- and age-informed policy and practice into 2021.
