GLP-1 Medicines: A Turning Point for Health Charities?
GLP-1 medicines are transforming the obesity landscape, helping to reinforce that obesity is a chronic medical condition rather than a question of willpower. However, charities are increasingly focused on addressing the challenges of affordability, access, and health inequalities.
Health Inequalities: Why Advice and Advocacy Charities Matter More Than Ever
Health inequalities remain one of the biggest challenges facing communities across the UK, with factors such as income, housing, employment and access to healthcare shaping people’s health outcomes. Advice and advocacy charities play a vital role in addressing the wider causes of poor health.
Key Trends Shaping the Charity Sector in 2026
The charity sector is undergoing significant change as organisations adapt to financial pressures, embrace AI, and navigate an increasingly complex funding landscape. Discover the key trends shaping charities in 2026 and what they mean for the future of the sector.
Supporting Older People and Communities in Changing Times
New opportunities and growing challenges are shaping the older people and community charity sector. From renewable energy funding to concerns around employment support and rising financial insecurity among people in their 60s.
Holiday Stress: A Guide to Taking Care of Yourself
Holiday stress can affect us before, during, and after. From pre-holiday workloads and travel worries to post-holiday blues, it’s important to prioritise self-care and maintain realistic expectations.
Addressing Youth Disengagement Across the UK
The Milburn Report 2026 highlights a growing youth disengagement crisis in the UK, with nearly one million young people not in education, employment or training. The report calls for urgent reforms to improve access to education, employment, apprenticeships and mental health support.
A Grant That Makes a Difference: Supporting PACT Through Nominet’s GiveHub
Lamplight helped long-term customer PACT secure £9,948 from Nominet’s Members’ GiveHub to create trauma-informed digital resources for adopted young people.
Building Carer-Friendly Communities: What’s in the 2026 Carers Week report?
A new report for Carers Week 2026 reveals the true scale and impact of unpaid care in the UK, with 11.6 million people currently supporting loved ones. There is a growing call for action to build more carer-friendly communities and ensure carers are valued, included, and able to thrive.
Positive Change, But More Still Needed: Updates from the Homelessness Charity Sector
Recent updates in the homelessness charity sector show that while policy changes—like scrapping the Vagrancy Act—are a step forward, they are not enough on their own. Charities are calling for a greater focus on dignity, inclusion, and tailored support.
The Data (Use and Access) Act: Key Changes for Charities
A quick overview of the Data (Use and Access) Act and what it means for charities, including soft opt-in rules for marketing and new requirements for handling data protection complaints.
LGBTQ+ Sector Updates: What’s New This Month
Catch up on recent developments across the LGBTQ+ charity sector, from stronger legal protections and new funding for homeless young people to the closure of a long-standing charity and ongoing policy debates.
What’s Happening in the Mental Health Charity Sector?
Explore the latest developments in the UK mental health charity sector, from funding pressures and policy changes to new initiatives supporting young people and underserved communities.