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Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.

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We are inviting expressions of interest for a Digital Lead

20 December 2019

Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is inviting expressions of interest for a Digital Lead for a new annual research project that will launch in 2020.

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How charities can influence commissioning

10 December 2019

How charities can influence commissioning

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Woman holding guide on a black table cloth

An MP is for life not just for Christmas

03 December 2019

How can charities influence candidates running for MP to help tackle complex social issues? Our Influencing Officer, Lydia Rye offers some suggestions.

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Lloyds Bank Foundation Influencing Officer Lydia Rye

‘How small but vital charities can campaign for change during the 2019 general election’

26 November 2019

Following a recent event organised by Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales about how small but vital charities can campaign for change, Influencing Officer for the Foundation Lydia Rye...

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Harriet Stranks, Director of Grants at Lloyds Bank Foundation

5 Years of Funder Plus: Lessons on how small and local charities can grow and thrive

07 November 2019

5 Years of Funder Plus: Lessons on how small and local charities can grow and thrive

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Lloyds Bank Foundation Chief Executive Paul Streets

Our Chief Executive Paul Streets voted one of the 25 most influential charity sector leaders

29 October 2019

Our Chief Executive Paul Streets voted one of the 25 most influential charity sector leaders

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Lloyds Bank Foundation Chief Exec Paul Streets speaking

"Reforms to commissioning are badly needed," says Lloyds Bank Foundation CEO Paul Streets as he responds to Minister’s reflections on the Civil Society strategy

25 October 2019

"Reforms to commissioning are badly needed," says Lloyds Bank Foundation CEO Paul Streets as he responds to Minister’s reflections on the Civil Society strategy

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Regional Manager David Vincent

Ask a Regional Manager – October 2019

21 October 2019

Our Ask a Regional Manager column lets you ask questions anonymously. Ask us about what we fund, who we fund, and why.

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Regional Manager Neil Shashoua

Ask a Regional Manager – September 2019

30 September 2019

Our Ask a Regional Manager column lets you ask questions anonymously. Ask us about what we fund, who we fund, and why.

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Lloyds Bank Foundation report

Small and local charities awarded over £5.6m of new grants from Lloyds Bank Foundation to continue vital work helping people overcome complex social issues

27 September 2019

Small and local charities awarded over £5.6m of new grants from Lloyds Bank Foundation to continue vital work helping people overcome complex social issues

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