News and blogs
Keep up with the latest news affecting small and local charities and views from our expert teams and partners.
Selected articles
Sharing insights on the (in)adequacy of social security
31 January 2023
Rachel Cain from our Policy Team explains one of the ways we have been sharing evidence with MPs to advocate for change in social security
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Applications open: Lloyds Bank Foundation gives £5.5m to small specialist charities
29 November 2022
Specialist charities with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000 can apply for a three-year, unrestricted grant of up to £75,000
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Paying the cost of living
24 October 2022
Charities are stepping up to support people through the cost of living crisis, but they are dealing with increased pressures too, and it's important their role isn't taken for granted.
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Questions and answers from our learning from our practice event
12 October 2022
On 3rd October 2022 we hosted an event to share our learning from the last five years of our funding practice. We received some great questions from the audience at this event which we've answered
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Press release: Lloyds Bank Foundation launches new strategy
06 October 2022
The Foundation pledges half of its core funding to charities led by Black, Asian and minority ethnic and disabled communities
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Press Release: Universal Credit deductions drive people further into debt
11 May 2022
Our new report brings together a range of evidence and research to highlight the issue and present a case for reform.
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Local Elections 2022 – how can small and local charities get involved?
31 March 2022
A local election can be a great opportunity to get your voices heard and shape decision making in your area. Find out how your small charity can get involved.
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On Z2K's People Before Process Campaign
28 October 2021
Anela Anwar, CEO at Z2K, discusses the People Before Process campaign, and how the government's Health and Disability Green Paper lacks ambition and ignores clear failures of the system
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Pressure is mounting for small and local charities as they face long term problems worsened by the pandemic
12 August 2021
New analysis shows how small and local charities are continuing to adapt rapidly to the changing needs of the communities they serve, their staff and volunteers.
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Turning practice into policy
15 July 2021
Turning practice into policy: getting a local refugee charity more involved in advocacy
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