Youth Unemployment: What’s Going On and What’s Being Done?
Youth unemployment is rising fast, with 37% of young people in the UK out of work or education. The government has launched a £1 billion plan to create new jobs, but there are some reservations.
Creating Safe Homes for Later Life: What Needs to Change
Many older people across the UK are facing rising housing costs, poor‑quality homes and increasing insecurity in the private rented sector. Charities such as the Centre for Ageing Better and Independent Age are calling for urgent government action to improve housing conditions.
The UK Health Sector in 2026: A Snapshot of Rising Pressures
The UK health sector in 2026 faces mounting challenges, from declining public health to record pressure on the NHS. Without stronger prevention and long-term investment, these pressures will continue to shape the nation’s health outcomes.
Recent Changes in the UK Asylum Landscape
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.
Hope, Hard Work, and a Watchful Eye
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: Unseen and Overloaded
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.
Homelessness: Winter Challenges, and the Need for Safe Accommodation
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: Changes on the Horizon
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?
Taking Care of Your Mental Health Over the Holidays
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.
A Growing Challenge for Education and Local Authorities
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.
The Health Sector: Challenges, Hope, and What’s Next
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.
Big Hearts, Big Impact: Parent, Child and Family Support
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.