We are championing the value of small charities nationally, regionally and locally, using research and the evidence we gather from those we work with
This report by Social Finance and Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales shares learning from the practical experience of creating systemic change.
This report explores the key achievements and impacts of 16 projects, as well as learning from across the Lloyds Bank Foundation England and Wales Transform Programme about the factors that were significant ingredients of success.
How can we realise the potential of digital for small and medium-sized charities? We co-funded research to explore how to make technology imaginable and usable for small voluntary organisations
How far does government really use the Social Value Act to its full potential? This report from Social Enterprise UK calls for a rethink on how public bodies use social value, urging it to be placed front and centre of how local and central government works.
We commissioned independent evaluations to identify what works and where we can improve our developmental support for our charities, and now we’re sharing five key findings with you
This report reviews the impact of the support we’ve provided to charities through our Enhance programme which provides a range of non-financial, tailored support to help charities we fund thrive.
This report evaluates our GROW pilot programme, which sought to improve the capability and capacity of small charities with incomes below £75,000.
This report looks at local government spending in England on services for disadvantaged adults and children facing disadvantage. The analysis reveals that 97% of spending cuts are in the fifth most deprived councils despite them also having higher levels of need.
This report, conducted by Sheila Mckechnie Foundation, comprises of a year-long conversation with practitioners and a review of existing evidence about how change happens in civil society.
The report presents original research showing that small and local charities offer a range of economic and social benefits and play a vital role in their communities when addressing complex social issues across England and Wales.
