Our work

We advocate for a renewed partnership between Labour and civil society through:

Intelligence & Insight

  • Quarterly meetings bringing together sector leaders and Labour representatives

  • Regular surveys and research on key policy issues

  • Direct feedback from those working on the frontlines of community support

Policy Development

We provide expert insight on crucial issues including:

  • Charity Commission reform and governance

  • National Lottery and government (national, regional and local) funding and distribution

  • Electoral reform impacts on civil society

  • International development funding

  • Public service delivery partnerships

Capacity Building

  • Training for Labour candidates on working with the voluntary sector

  • Support for civil society professionals entering politics

  • Development of a Charities Charter for adoption by Labour elected representatives

  • Policy forum engagement

Our Vision for the Future

We believe in a Labour government that:

  • Engages charities as equal partners in policy-making

  • Invests in sustainable funding for voluntary organisations

  • Protects the right to campaign and advocate

  • Supports strong community infrastructure

  • Values and enables volunteering

  • Upholds Equity, Diversity, inclusion and Belonging

  • Creates a fair and effective regulatory environment

  • Encourages philanthropic giving

The Road Ahead

Building on Labour's historic commitment to civil society, we aim to:

  • Restore the strategic partnership between government and the voluntary sector

  • Rebuild sector infrastructure and capacity

  • Renew support for charitable giving and volunteering

  • Reform regulatory frameworks to enable rather than restrict

  • Revitalize the role of civil society in public service delivery

  • Reinforce the sector's voice in policy-making