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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · Nov 18
We’re happy to be on Bluesky! Find out what makes the #BigLocal funding programme so unique – and sign up for regular updates from us – at localtrust.org.uk/big-local/ab...
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Through Big Local, 150 areas across England were enabled to create lasting change in their neighbourhoods over 10 to...
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 1d
The event explored how authorities can work with communities to put residents at the heart of change. 3ni director Dan Crowe writes more in his piece in The New Statesman: bit.ly/3IP09G4
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 1d
"When residents are given the power to decide how money is spent, the results bring lasting, positive change to places that need it most."
Last week, we were pleased to attend 3ni and the New Statesman's event at the Labour Party conference, titled ‘Building Social Capital for Neighbourhoods.’
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 2d
In our latest blog, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on the significance of this report and outlines practical opportunities for the government to make neighbourhood renewal real. Read it here: bit.ly/4q3E5rR

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Devolving powers: why neighbourhoods hold the key to government success
This report calls on the government to shift power to neighbourhoods through investment and participation to achieve national renewal
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 2d
Making neighbourhood renewal real - what will it take from the govt?
We're pleased to have supported @futuregovforum.bsky.social's report 'Mission Critical 04'.
Drawing on insights from Big Local, it explores how government can work in partnership with communities to deliver national renewal.
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A graphic from Local Trust. On the left, green background with the Local Trust logo and text: “Devolving powers: why neighbourhoods hold the key to government success. Madeleine Jennings, Head of policy and communications, Local Trust.” At the bottom is an icon of a pencil. On the right is a woman smiling, wearing a navy blazer and light top, with long hair and statement earrings. The Community Fund logo is in the bottom-right corner.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 2d
Read @gracewyld.bsky.social and Ollie Smith's article in the Local Government Chronicle about why it’s ‘Time to change the relationship between people and the state’ and the launch of a new FGF and @localtrust.org.uk report 🔽

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Time to change relationship between people and state
The government’s mission playbook should be taken to a neighbourhood level, write Grace Wyld, head of policy and research, and Ollie Smith, policy
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 2d
National renewal cannot be achieved from the top down. It requires genuine partnership between people and the state, closing the gap between Whitehall and the communities that have been left behind for too long.

Read the full report here: bit.ly/47cI2Df

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Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state - Future Governance Forum
Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state, proposes a framework for delivering a new relationship between people and the state to enable the delivery of the nationa...
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 2d
📢 New research proposes a new framework for rethinking the relationship between people & the state.

We’ve partnered with @futuregovforum.bsky.social on a new report that sets out a framework of how government & communities can work together to achieve the govt’s mission of national renewal.

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A graphic from Local Trust announcing a new report titled "Rethinking the relationship between people and the state." The image features the logos of Local Trust, The National Lottery Community Fund, and Future Governance Forum. The bottom section has bold black text on an orange background reading “MISSION CRITICAL 04"
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 3d
📸 Highlights from our Continuing Community Action event in Birmingham!

With only six months until Big Local comes to a close, the event brought together Big Local areas & their legacy organisations to explore how they can continue driving change in their communities.

Thanks to all attendees!
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 4d
These areas were chosen using the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) and the Community Needs Index (CNI), a tool we commissioned to measure social & cultural factors affecting life chances & the impact of social infrastructure in deprived communities. Learn more about the CNI: bit.ly/4ocgh3A
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 4d
❓Which communities will see the government’s Pride in Place funding in action?

Last week, the government announced the Pride in Place strategy, directing up to £5bn in funding to 339 local communities and giving them control over how it’s spent.

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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 5d
Hyper-local, resident-led approaches aren’t just a nice-to-have. They must be at the heart of regional economic plans. The government’s Pride in Place Strategy and the Community Wealth Fund are steps in the right direction - but we can and should go further. Read the blog: bit.ly/4mUdQ4D
Neighbourhoods That Work: Why Hyper-Local, Resident-Led Action Deserves a Bigger Role in Regional Policy – Y-PERN
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 5d
In a new blog for Y-PERN, Natasha Almond highlights research showing that neighbourhoods with resident power, resources, and long-term support thrive. She shares examples, such as Tang Hall Community Centre in York, where local leadership & collaboration have built lasting “good neighbour” networks.
A graphic featuring the Local Trust, Big Local, and the National Lottery Community Fund logos. It features the heading: "Natasha’s top three insights for regional policymakers and researchers on resident-led action." Below is the name and title, "Natasha Almond, Senior programmes coordinator, Local Trust," with an arrow pointing right. On the right side is a smiling woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a dark shirt, set against a green background with circular design elements. A green graphic featuring the Local Trust, Big Local, and National Lottery Community Fund logos. The text reads: "1. Neighbourhoods matter. 2. Trusting residents works. 3. Local research engagement can make a difference." At the bottom right, there is a simple black outline icon of two hands shaking.
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 8d
We’re proud to be a member of the Community Wealth Fund Alliance (CWFA), serving as its secretariat since its inception in 2019.

📺 Watch the full video to see the timeline of the campaign.

Learn more about the CWF: bit.ly/3IHUEZO
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Community Wealth Fund @commwealthfund.bsky.social · 9d
Last week the government confirmed that the CWF will support the rebuilding of social infrastructure in some of England’s most deprived areas

🎉This is a massive achievement and concludes our 7 year campaign:
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 8d
In this video, Heston West Big Local share how their legacy organisations - C-Change West London, Elevate Community Productions, and their community garden and café - will continue to grow and nurture the spirit of Big Local in years to come.

🎥Video by Elevate Community Productions

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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 8d
The Big Local programme will come to an end in March 2026, having supported the transformation of 150 communities across England with just over £1m each. With only six months to go, it’s a moment not only to look back at what we’ve achieved, but to celebrate our legacy.
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 10d
This webinar will provide an overview of the guides, which highlight the practical ways in which communities can work towards tackling three of the most pressing issues facing communities in relation to climate change – flooding, overheating, and community retrofit.
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 10d
📢Our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social is speaking at the launch of @thetcpa.bsky.social's new community planning guides as part of their Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action series.

📅 21 October
🕖7 - 8 pm
🔗 bit.ly/46EBV9e

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Launch Webinar: Practical Hope Community Guides. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action Please join us for the launch of the TCPA’s new suite of Community Planning Guides as part of the TCPA’s Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community…
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 11d
Last week, the government confirmed that the Community Wealth Fund will be targeted at doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods. This marks a significant victory for @commwealthfund.bsky.social, for which we have served as the secretariat since its inception.🏆

Learn more: bit.ly/46FfFMt
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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 11d
And we're kicking off with our event ✨ Devolution Revolution✨ with @andyburnham.bsky.social @allymcgovern.bsky.social, @localtrust.org.uk' Rachel Rowney & Big Local's Jack Burkinshaw. Chaired by our @zoebillingham.bsky.social

#LC25 #IPPRfringe #devolution
Panel event for labour conference 2025.
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 12d
We’ve got an exciting day ahead of us at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

Find us at the following events:

➡️ Building social capital for neighbourhoods

➡️ The devolution revolution: shifting power for national renewal

We look forward to seeing you there 👋
Green graphic for an event titled “The devolution revolution: shifting power for national renewal.” Hosted by IPPR North. Speakers listed: Rachel Rowney, Chief Executive, Local Trust; Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester; Jack Burkinshaw, Chair, Brereton Big Local CIO and Brereton Million Partnership; Alison McGovern, MP for Birkenhead and Minister for Local Government and Homelessness. Chair: Zoë Billingham, Director, IPPR North. Local Trust logo appears in the top left with the words “trusting local people,” and the Community Fund logo is in the bottom right. Green graphic for an event titled “Building social capital for neighbourhoods.” Hosted by the New Statesman with 3ni. Speakers listed: Daniel Crowe, Director, 3ni; Cllr Jane Ashworth OBE, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Dr Henry Kippin, Chief Executive, North East Combined Authority; Debbie Stephens, Chief Executive, L30 Community Centre. Chair: Chris Deerin, Scotland Editor, New Statesman. Local Trust logo appears in the top left with the words “trusting local people,” and the Community Fund logo is in the bottom right.
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 14d
Read more about the CWF announcement here: bit.ly/42fDidj
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Community Wealth Fund @commwealthfund.bsky.social · 14d
Yesterday, the government’s announcement marked a return to the principles originally proposed by the CWFA 🎉

This crucial investment will place resources and decision-making powers directly in the hands of local communities 🤝

Hear more from @maddiejennings.bsky.social:
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 14d
We welcome the government's Community Wealth Fund announcement - this decision is a major win for the Community Wealth Fund Alliance (CWFA), for which Local Trust has served as the secretariat since its inception.🌟

Read more on our website: bit.ly/4nP534H
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 15d
This builds on principles that Local Trust has championed through our experience of delivering the Big Local programme, and reflects on our work campaigning for residents to be given the resources and decision-making power to rebuild their own communities.

Read more here: bit.ly/4gDueVq
Green graphic with the Local Trust logo at the top left, reading "Local Trust trusting local people." On the right side is a circular photo of a smiling woman in a beige blazer and white top - Rachel Rowney, CEO of Local Trust. On the left side, there is a large quotation mark icon followed by the text: "It’s great that the Government has heeded the lessons from (Big Local) – put residents in charge of decisions that affect them, and you will see transformative results." At the bottom right is the National Lottery Community Fund logo.
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 15d
🚨Government acts on Local Trust’s call to put residents in charge of neighbourhood renewal.
We welcome the government's announcement of its Pride in Place strategy, which gives 339 local communities funding and control over how it’s spent.
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Green graphic with the Local Trust logo at the top left, which says "Local Trust trusting local people." At the top right is an icon of two hands clasped together with lines radiating outward. Large bold text in the center reads: "Residents to lead neighbourhood renewal." Below, in smaller text: "We welcome the Government’s announcement of its Pride in Place strategy. The announcement reflects Local Trust’s campaign for residents to be given the resources and decision-making power to rebuild their own communities." At the bottom right is the National Lottery Community Fund logo.
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 16d
Last Sunday, we co-hosted a reception for civil society at the @libdems.org.uk party conference in Bournemouth with Royal Voluntary Service and @lbfew.bsky.social.

🎥 Here's how it went: