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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.
Health charities in the UK are lifelines for millions. But rising costs, falling donations, and growing demand are creating major challenges. From cancer and heart disease to sight and hearing loss, here’s what’s happening.
Families face real challenges— but there is some light: funded breaks for carers, programmes for dads, and even therapy dogs in schools. Here's some of the recent stories we've seen.
The UK’s refugee and asylum charity sector is growing faster than ever, with more small organisations stepping up to help. But funding remains concentrated among a few large charities, and government support is declining. Here’s what the latest Migration Exchange report reveals.
Pride Month and World Suicide Prevention Day remind us of the urgent need to protect LGBTQ+ rights and mental health. With rising hostility, funding cuts, and increasing suicide risk—especially among marginalised groups—organisations like Derbyshire LGBT+ and Stonewall are calling for action, compassion, and political courage to change the narrative.
Emma’s recent exploration of the befriending and older people’s charity sector reveals a community full of compassion and innovation. From quality awards and intergenerational campaigns to new partnerships and joyful events, there’s much to celebrate—yet the rising tide of loneliness reminds us that the sector still faces significant challenges.
More than 60 organisations across the UK are calling for urgent action to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). From funding challenges to strategic collaboration, this blog explores the latest developments and what they mean for the future of women’s support services.
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