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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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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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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Paul Streets: Charity leaders must take care of their mental health
23 October 2019
Paul Streets: Charity leaders must take care of their mental health
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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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Paul Streets: Diversity must be driven by those people we help
16 September 2019
Paul Streets: Diversity must be driven by those people we help
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'National vision starts at a local level'
20 August 2019
'National vision starts at a local level'
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Paul Streets: Look to small charities for reparation-based approaches to rehabilitation
14 August 2019
Paul Streets: Look to small charities for reparation-based approaches to rehabilitation
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Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales welcomes the first reading of the Domestic Abuse Bill in Parliament and calls for further improvements
16 July 2019
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales welcomes the first reading of the Domestic Abuse Bill in Parliament and calls for further improvements
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