News and blogs
Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.
Selected articles
Press release: Lloyds Bank Foundation launches new strategy
06 October 2022
The Foundation pledges half of its core funding to charities led by Black, Asian and minority ethnic and disabled communities
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Working together to shape an effective and preventative approach to ending homelessness in Great Yarmouth.
08 June 2022
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Press Release: Universal Credit deductions drive people further into debt
11 May 2022
Our new report brings together a range of evidence and research to highlight the issue and present a case for reform.
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Small and local charity ACCI on connecting with their local Lloyds Bank pool
05 October 2021
Small charity ACCI shares how a relationship with the local Lloyds Bank pool led to one of ACCI’s members accessing banking without the need for conventional ID.
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Pressure is mounting for small and local charities as they face long term problems worsened by the pandemic
12 August 2021
New analysis shows how small and local charities are continuing to adapt rapidly to the changing needs of the communities they serve, their staff and volunteers.
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Lloyds Bank Foundation opens its Racial Equity funding for charities led by and for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities
15 April 2021
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COVID: One Year On - The Young Women's Outreach Project
23 March 2021
One year since the first lockdown, Manager Neil gives an account of local charity, The Young Women's Project, and their journey to adapting their services to support young women in the community.
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Small and local charities can help challenge structural inequalities #IWD2021
08 March 2021
Our Public Affairs and National Programme Officer, Rachel Cain, reflects on what has changed for women and the sector since International Women's Day Public Affairs and National Programme Officer
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Census: It counts to be counted
02 March 2021
With many asked to complete The Census online, how many will be counted? And why does it matter?
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Paul Streets: When charity leaders invest in collaboration, society changes for the better
19 February 2021
Power sharing is not easy at a time when charities of all sizes face significant challenges – but the pandemic has taught us we are stronger together
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