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This update explores the UK’s latest proposed asylum changes, what they could mean for refugees and local communities, and how organisations can stay informed during a rapidly shifting policy landscape.
Lamplight is proud to have been re‑certified with the Fair Tax Mark for another year, reaffirming our commitment to responsible and transparent tax practices.
The women’s charity sector enters the year with a mixture of hope and caution. Promising government commitments— from new VAWG strategies to the rollout of Raneem’s Law—signal meaningful change, yet real progress hinges on sustained investment and delivery.
Informal carers are the unseen backbone of our care system, quietly taking on responsibilities that grow heavier with time. What carers need most—time and respite—remains the hardest thing to secure.
Our free Annual Reviews give our customers the chance to reflect on their progress, explore new opportunities, and ensure Lamplight is working perfectly for their needs.
The UK Government’s National Plan to End Homelessness, released in December 2025, has been welcomed by charities and support services. But as winter bites, councils and charities face mounting challenges to keep people safe.
The third sector is full of promises—new leadership at the Charity Commission, bold initiatives like Henry Smith Foundation’s Better Boards programme, and government’s Civil Society Covenant. But with charities facing strikes, redundancies, and mounting legal pressures, will these changes bring real progress or remain well-meaning headlines?
The holiday season can be joyful—but it can also feel stressful, isolating, or overwhelming. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Read on for a couple of tips that might just help make this period a little bit easier. Remember to be kind to yourself as you navigate through this time.
The SEND system is facing growing pressure from rising diagnoses, tight budgets, and delayed reforms. With EHCP backlogs and funding gaps, the sector urgently needs solutions.
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