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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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.
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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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Our refreshed commitments to being an open and trusting funder
25 February 2025
The changes we have made to our grant processes to ensure that we are a flexible funder and better meeting the needs of charities.
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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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