News and blogs
Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.
Selected articles
Paul Streets: We must hold Boris Johnson's 'one nation' to account
20 December 2019
Paul Streets: We must hold Boris Johnson's 'one nation' to account
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How charities can influence commissioning
10 December 2019
How charities can influence commissioning
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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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‘Top 5 lessons for charity mentors’
14 November 2019
‘Top 5 lessons for charity mentors’
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How I’m using my professional skills to help small charities
31 October 2019
How I’m using my professional skills to help small charities
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What commissioning looks like from the inside
30 October 2019
What commissioning looks like from the inside
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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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