In their new strategy 'Reaching Further', Lloyds Bank Foundation have committed to partnering with small and local charities to help people overcome complex social issues and rebuild their lives over the next five years.
More than 30 years of grantmaking, combined with hard hitting reports from the sector shows that for small and local charities demand is rising, yet charities are under pressure to deliver their services with fewer resources.
Independent research Lloyds Bank Foundation commissioned into the #ValueOfSmall shows that small and local charities provide a distinctive value for people dealing with complex social issues, so our ongoing support to them is vital.
Lloyds Bank Foundation are committed to partnering with charities as more than just a funder – also offering developmental support to build confidence and expertise among charity leaders, helping them thrive far beyond the life of their grant and equipping them to be stronger and more sustainable.
Their work to influence policy and practice draws from the relationships they build with charities and the evidence they gather.
Lloyds Bank Foundation believe by pushing for changes to policy and practice to help charities thrive they can address the root causes and consequences of complex social issues.