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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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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.

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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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Equipping neurodivergent and disabled people to turn their passions into businesses

21 March 2025

Logan, a young person supported by our charity partner SAMEE, shares how he has been supported to set up his own business and gain more independence.

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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.

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Women supporting women

06 March 2025

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Charities 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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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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