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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New survey for criminal justice charities – help us understand the challenges and opportunities of the funding landscape
09 January 2025
New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) are running a survey to help us learn more about how charities working with the criminal justice system fund their vital work.
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How charities can respond when local authorities are in financial difficulty
13 November 2024
We have issued guidance for charities in areas where the council issues a section 114
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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.
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.
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Mapping and understanding funding flows to the criminal justice voluntary sector
06 August 2024
Lloyds Bank Foundation is funding New Philanthropy Capital to deliver a new research project.
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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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