News and blogs
Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.
Selected articles
What the Government’s new Procurement Policy Statement means for small charities
21 February 2025
The Government has issued a new statement that encourages contracting authorities to prioritise working flexibly with local organisations.
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How local collaborations led by small charities are influencing change
23 January 2025
Our Local Collaborations programme invests in collaborations led by small charities seeking to influence and achieve local or regional change
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Advocating for better British Sign Language (BSL) provision in Wales
10 January 2025
Deaf BSL users in Wales currently face significant barriers to accessing support and services. A new Bill plans to change this.
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Why we focus on supporting charities to develop
28 November 2024
We reflect on what we’ve learned after a decade of offering small charities development support, and the launch of our new organisational development support programme.
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What the Autumn Budget means for small charities and the people they support
01 November 2024
We reflect on the Autumn Budget and the impact it will have on small charities and the communities they serve.
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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.
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Carer’s Allowance overpayments: steps towards a successful campaign and justice for carers
31 July 2024
Emily Holzhausen from Carers UK shares progress on their campaign about Carer’s Allowance overpayments.
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What we’ve learned so far from funding Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations
26 July 2024
Lessons we have learned and changes made since we started our programme for Deaf and Disabled people.
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What does a new government mean for small charities and the people they support?
17 July 2024
As our new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, forms his government, we look ahead to what this change might mean for the charity sector and the policies and practices in urgent need of reform.
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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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