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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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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‘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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5 Years of Funder Plus: Lessons on how small and local charities can grow and thrive
07 November 2019
5 Years of Funder Plus: Lessons on how small and local charities can grow and thrive
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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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‘Being a mentor is hugely rewarding,’ writes Lloyds Banking Group relationship director for National Mentoring Day
25 October 2019
‘Being a mentor is hugely rewarding,’ writes Lloyds Banking Group relationship director for National Mentoring Day
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'The NHS won’t achieve the mental health revolution without the support of small charities'
10 October 2019
'The NHS won’t achieve the mental health revolution without the support of small charities'
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Small and local charities awarded over £5.6m of new grants from Lloyds Bank Foundation to continue vital work helping people overcome complex social issues
27 September 2019
Small and local charities awarded over £5.6m of new grants from Lloyds Bank Foundation to continue vital work helping people overcome complex social issues
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Are you ready for the new 2019 Data Protection law?
20 September 2019
Are you ready for the new 2019 Data Protection law?
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