News and blogs
Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.
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An MP is for life not just for Christmas
03 December 2019
How can charities influence candidates running for MP to help tackle complex social issues? Our Influencing Officer, Lydia Rye offers some suggestions.
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Paul Streets: Bright Futures NE - one of many charities offering help to the vulnerable
28 November 2019
You will find Bright Futures NE almost at the end of the Metro line in Chichester, South Shields. It’s run by the impressive duo Helen and Nicola. They are ex-local authority youth workers...
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‘How small but vital charities can campaign for change during the 2019 general election’
26 November 2019
Following a recent event organised by Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales about how small but vital charities can campaign for change, Influencing Officer for the Foundation Lydia Rye...
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Kathleen Kelly appointed Director of Collaboration to lead new place-based initiative LocalMotion
01 November 2019
Kathleen Kelly appointed Director of Collaboration to lead new place-based initiative LocalMotion
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Our Chief Executive Paul Streets voted one of the 25 most influential charity sector leaders
29 October 2019
Our Chief Executive Paul Streets voted one of the 25 most influential charity sector leaders
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"Reforms to commissioning are badly needed," says Lloyds Bank Foundation CEO Paul Streets as he responds to Minister’s reflections on the Civil Society strategy
25 October 2019
"Reforms to commissioning are badly needed," says Lloyds Bank Foundation CEO Paul Streets as he responds to Minister’s reflections on the Civil Society strategy
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Paul Streets: Charity leaders must take care of their mental health
23 October 2019
Paul Streets: Charity leaders must take care of their mental health
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Paul Streets: Diversity must be driven by those people we help
16 September 2019
Paul Streets: Diversity must be driven by those people we help
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Lloyds Bank Foundation defines its commitment to greater equality, diversity and inclusion
11 September 2019
Lloyds Bank Foundation defines its commitment to greater equality, diversity and inclusion
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‘Grantmakers need to be flexible to better support small and local charities’
04 September 2019
‘Grantmakers need to be flexible to better support small and local charities’
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