Selected articles
Now is the right time to rethink our infrastructure
02 November 2026
The infrastructure that backs community organisations is at risk. We need to rethink its role, have honest conversations and make difficult decisions to support the whole ecosystem.
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Working in partnership to end rough sleeping
26 October 2026
Lloyds Bank Foundation is proud to back the Prime Minister’s ambition to end rough sleeping.
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Backing local people to catalyse community-led change
22 October 2026
Last week, the Foundation’s Chief Executive Matt Hyde attended the Civil Society Council which took place in Manchester and was attended by the Prime Minister.
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Paul Drechsler CBE appointed Chair of Trustees
03 September 2026
Lloyds Bank Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Drechsler CBE as our new Chair of Trustees.
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Our Chief Executive, Matt Hyde delivers welcoming speech at the Civil Society Covenant
18 July 2025
We sponsored the Civil Society Covenant at the Science Museum, to explore how Government, civil society and the impact economy can achieve more in partnership. Read Matt's opening speech in full.
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Finding the Good: How commissioning in Wales can work better for everyone
11 July 2025
Our Finding the Good project sparked important cross-sector conversations about how to improve commissioning in Wales so that everyone can get the support that they need, when they need it.
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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
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 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.
Read our response