We Influence We champion the work of small and local charities and raise awareness of the challenges they face with influencers and policymakers. Drawing from the relationships we build and the evidence we gather we push for changes to policy and practice to help charities thrive and to address the root causes and consequences of complex social issues. How We Influence 16 small charities pushing for change in domestic and sexual abuse policy and practice £5m invested to improve domestic and sexual abuse policy and practice £2.5m invested to influence change in the criminal justice system The Transform programme gave us the tools to run a successful campaign. The training and support from Lloyds Bank Foundation helped us develop a strategy and Theory of Change, breaking down what we want to achieve and how to do it. Illary Valenzuela Oblitas, Latin American Women’s Rights Service Championing Small Charities We’re raising the profile of small charities and addressing the challenges they face Domestic and Sexual Abuse We’re investing in new approaches, campaigns and research to improve policy and practice for people affected by domestic and sexual abuse Criminal Justice We’re helping to shape a more effective criminal justice system through our funding and engagement with government Welfare We’re pushing for changes to improve our welfare system as welfare reforms drive up demand for small and local charities Homeshare Our programme worked with partners to combat increased isolation among older people and a lack of affordable rental accommodation for younger people Research and Evaluation Our research is designed to build an evidence base to champion small charities, determining the true impact they make to our local communities. Young women in contact with the criminal justice system are too often ignored, misunderstood, or misrepresented. Overlooked in policy, little is known about their experiences and there is limited specialist provision. Responses to challenges they face often come too late or can be re-traumatising. Lloyds’ funding has allowed us to shine a light on young women’s experiences whilst in contact with the criminal justice system, continuing to advocate for gender- and age-informed policy and practice into 2021. Maggie Bridge, Agenda Sign up to our newsletter Receive monthly updates on what we’ve been up to, what we have planned, news from the sector and access to free and helpful resources Follow us ©2021 Lloyds Bank Foundation and its suppliers. All rights reserved. Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered Number 1971242. Registered Charity Number 327114. Registered Office Pentagon House, 52-54 Southwark Street, London SE1 1UN. Terms of Use Privacy and Data Protection Complaints 0370 411 1223 enquiries@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk Website designed and developed by WPNC Cookie Notice