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Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.

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Public Affairs & Programmes Officer at Lloyds Bank Foundation Rachel Cain

'Lessons in influencing policy and practice'

28 May 2019

'Lessons in influencing policy and practice'

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An open Lloyds Bank Foundation booklet

Lloyds Bank Foundation and Social Enterprise UK call for public bodies to rethink how they use Social Value

24 May 2019

A new report by Social Enterprise UK, co-funded by Lloyds Bank Foundation, calls for a rethink on how public bodies use social value, urging it to be placed front and centre of how local and...

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Lloyds Bank Foundation welcomes the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women in the Penal System inquiry into the arrests of women in England and Wales

20 May 2019

Lloyds Bank Foundation welcomes the recent announcement that a cross-party group of MPS and peers will launch an inquiry into the arrests of women in England and Wales. The inquiry by the All...

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Watch our new film!

16 May 2019

A new film released by Lloyds Bank Foundation turns the spotlight on under-resourced local charities, highlighting the importance of support beyond funding alone. The new film champions the...

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Rebalancing the relationship between large and small voluntary organisations bidding for contracts

18 March 2019

A major new project aims to rebalance the relationship between large and small voluntary organisations in public services.

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Public Affairs & Programmes Officer at Lloyds Bank Foundation Rachel Cain

Small and specialist services are key to building a #BalanceforBetter – #IWD2019

08 March 2019

Small and specialist services are key to building a #BalanceforBetter – #IWD2019

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What charities should be thinking about in the event of a No-Deal Brexit

20 February 2019

What charities should be thinking about in the event of a No-Deal Brexit

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How volunteering can sharpen your professional skills

12 February 2019

How volunteering can sharpen your professional skills

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Three new trustees appointments help Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales reach further for small and local charities

23 January 2019

Three new trustees appointments help Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales reach further for small and local charities

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Our response to the new draft Domestic Abuse Bill

21 January 2019

Our response to the new draft Domestic Abuse Bill

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