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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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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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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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Shaping the Supported Housing Act through lived experience

13 March 2025

Emmaus UK is working with people with lived experience of supported housing to help shape the new Supported Housing Act.

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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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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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