News and blogs
Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.
Selected articles
Local government funding crisis: navigating the impact on the voluntary sector
23 October 2024
NAVCA and the Foundation set out recommendations for charities affected by local government financial difficulty.
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Nicole Sykes appointed as new Director of Policy, Communications and Research
11 October 2024
Nicole will join the Foundation and lead and shape it's influencing work, overseeing research, and championing small charities
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Research reveals women seeking asylum are experiencing high levels of coercion and control in hotel accommodation
25 September 2024
Andrea Vukovic, Deputy Director at Women for Refugee Women, shares key findings from their recently published report into the treatment of women seeking asylum in hotel accommodation.
Read moreHow we're supporting charities impacted by the riots
16 August 2024
We’re immensely saddened to see the violent actions of far-right groups against Muslim, migrant and racialised communities and the charities who are led by and support them.
Read moreCharities responding to the far-right riots
07 August 2024
We’ve been speaking to charities we partner with about the impact the far-right riots have had on them, their staff and their communities.
Read moreOur response to the riots
05 August 2024
The violent riots that we have seen unfold across the country over the weekend are deplorable. We stand in solidarity with the people, communities and charities impacted by these violent acts.
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Asylum Welcome: growing stronger with the Foundation's support
02 August 2024
Mark Goldring, Director of Asylum Welcome, shares how other small charities can get the most out of the Foundation's support.
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Receiving support from corporate volunteers has strengthened our charity and given us confidence
19 June 2024
Angie Allgood, Director of NewWay, shares how receiving support from Lloyds Banking Group volunteers has helped the charity plan strategically for the future.
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Paul Streets: A parting eulogy to the voluntary and not-for-profit sector
13 June 2024
In his final Third Sector blog as Chief Executive of Lloyds Bank Foundation, Paul Streets sums up his big picture view of the voluntary sector.
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Central and local government must work together to combat carer poverty
12 June 2024
Ramzi Suleiman, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Carers Trust, shares what the next government must do to ensure carers are getting the support they urgently need.
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