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Where compassion meets results: charities get top marks from their clients

24 July 2025

Here, Nicole Sykes shares how small charities are making a big difference, and what Lloyds Banking Group’s latest research tells us.

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.

Lessons from our work in communities: changing the system takes time and getting the balance right

24 April 2025

We reflect on two of the lessons from our work with people and communities: changing the system takes time, and balancing shape, pace, power and certainty.

Accelerating action for gender equality with our charity partners

11 March 2025

Discover how we and our charity partners have accelerated action for gender equality and are making a difference in the lives of women across England and Wales.

Women supporting women

06 March 2025

How women from Lloyds Banking Group are supporting women across the charity sector

How small charities and trustees can plan for leadership change

19 November 2024

Dan Sharkey shares his recent experience of succession planning with a small charity and offers some guidance for other small charities and trustees involved in succession planning.

Stephanie Ogunjimi, Head of Risk Framework Oversight at Lloyds Banking Group and trustee at mental health charity Chapter.

I wish I’d taken this opportunity earlier: my experience as a charity trustee

05 November 2024

Stephanie Ogunjimi reflects on how becoming a trustee has enabled her to use her skills to support a small charity.

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.

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

How 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.