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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.