Supporting Families: New Investment in hopes of Real Impact
Significant new investment in the Parent & Family Support Charity Sector is driving a major expansion of Best Start Family Hubs across the UK. With a focus on early intervention, joined-up services, and targeted support for parents, the sector is taking steps to ensure more families receive the help they need, when they need it.
The Evolving Landscape of Women’s Support Charities in the UK
The UK women’s support charity sector is navigating a landscape of progress and pressure. While government investment and new initiatives signal positive change, many organisations continue to face funding challenges that impact frontline services.
Lamplight Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification
Lamplight strengthens its commitment to data protection with Cyber Essentials certification alongside ISO 27001.
Get Ready For A World Of Constant Updates
Anthropic’s unreleased LLM, Mythos, is already demonstrating unprecedented capability in finding software vulnerabilities at scale. Having passed the UK AI Security Institute’s hardest hacking tests, it signals a step‑change in cyber risk.
What the Latest Charity Data Shows
The latest Charity Commission data shows a sector that is still growing, but increasingly fragile. While most charities remain small, those under £500k in income are far more likely to be spending more than they receive.
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.
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.