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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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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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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Paul Streets: It’s time we looked local
03 April 2019
Paul Streets: It’s time we looked local
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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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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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Paul Streets: Leeds charity that provides solace to asylum seekers
11 February 2019
Paul Streets: Leeds charity that provides solace to asylum seekers
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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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Paul Streets: The dilemma of the bottom-up approach
17 January 2019
Paul Streets: The dilemma of the bottom-up approach
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