News and blogs
Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.
Selected articles
COVID-19 has left many of us re-examining what we do
07 December 2022
But funders do appear to be better prepared to respond the cost-of-living crisis than before the COVID-19 pandemic
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Applications open: Lloyds Bank Foundation gives £5.5m to small specialist charities
29 November 2022
Specialist charities with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000 can apply for a three-year, unrestricted grant of up to £75,000
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Paying the cost of living
24 October 2022
Charities are stepping up to support people through the cost of living crisis, but they are dealing with increased pressures too, and it's important their role isn't taken for granted.
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Local charities are there for people when public provision fails
19 October 2022
A visit to a community chaplaincy has demonstrated some of the difficult work those at the sharp end are doing
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Questions and answers from our learning from our practice event
12 October 2022
On 3rd October 2022 we hosted an event to share our learning from the last five years of our funding practice. We received some great questions from the audience at this event which we've answered
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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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Spiralling inflation leaves charities facing tough dilemmas
08 August 2022
The sector’s primary responsibility is to those we serve – many of whom will be at the sharpest end of the cost-of-living crisis
Read moreWhy we support charities working with refugees and asylum seekers
27 July 2022
As is the case across the range of issues we fund, people seeking asylum or those who have been granted refugee status face significant challenges in our society that impact their life chances.
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Should small charity missions prioritise spread or depth?
06 June 2022
Small organisations that have thrived during the pandemic may find themselves weighing up the choice of expanding services or keeping a local focus
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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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