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.
Lamplight Re‑Certified with the Fair Tax Mark for 2026
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.
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.
Reflecting, Adapting, and Moving Forward
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.
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.
What Reading The Latest Migration Exchange Report Tells Us
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.