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Our names are often one of the first things we share about ourselves. They can connect us to our family, our heritage and our past, and for many of us they become an important part of how we see ourselves.

But sometimes, for all sorts of personal reasons, a name no longer feels quite right.

Whatever the reason, changing your name can be both a significant personal decision and, in the workplace, a practical one.

Here we explore some of the reasons why people may choose to change their name, what the process involves, and the practical considerations for both employees and employers when managing a name change in the workplace.

This summer, £2m in unrestricted funding has been donated to third sector organisations through the easyfundraising platform.

Effective local infrastructure is not simply about supporting individual organisations; it is about connecting communities, the VCSE sector and public services so that local knowledge can influence wider decisions.

Recent legal developments have brought renewed attention to how sex is defined under the Equality Act 2010 and what this means in practice for organisations providing services and support. With the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) updating its Code of Practice, VCSE organisations may need to consider how these changes affect their policies, services and day-to-day practice.