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About Big Local
Through Big Local, 150 areas across England were enabled to create lasting change in their neighbourhoods over 10 to...
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Keeping it green 🌲 What role do green spaces play in building community pride?
A @moreincommonuk.bsky.social report, published at the end of last year, showed that the majority of Britons agree green spaces are a collective asset, providing opportunity to build bonds across communities. [1/2]
A @moreincommonuk.bsky.social report, published at the end of last year, showed that the majority of Britons agree green spaces are a collective asset, providing opportunity to build bonds across communities. [1/2]
January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Keeping it green 🌲 What role do green spaces play in building community pride?
A @moreincommonuk.bsky.social report, published at the end of last year, showed that the majority of Britons agree green spaces are a collective asset, providing opportunity to build bonds across communities. [1/2]
A @moreincommonuk.bsky.social report, published at the end of last year, showed that the majority of Britons agree green spaces are a collective asset, providing opportunity to build bonds across communities. [1/2]
We are proud to spotlight three Big Local heroes who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026: Donna-Marie Inwood from Leecliffe Big Local, Christine Pattinson from Distington Big Local and Angie Buss from Blackpool Revoe Big Local⭐
Read more about the honours: https://bit.ly/4jzbFmQ
Read more about the honours: https://bit.ly/4jzbFmQ
January 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
We are proud to spotlight three Big Local heroes who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026: Donna-Marie Inwood from Leecliffe Big Local, Christine Pattinson from Distington Big Local and Angie Buss from Blackpool Revoe Big Local⭐
Read more about the honours: https://bit.ly/4jzbFmQ
Read more about the honours: https://bit.ly/4jzbFmQ
Reminder!
Register now for our free learning series in February, developed for funders and civil society, in partnership with London Funders, to share 15 years of insights from delivering Big Local.
🔗https://bit.ly/3Ngd9pX
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Register now for our free learning series in February, developed for funders and civil society, in partnership with London Funders, to share 15 years of insights from delivering Big Local.
🔗https://bit.ly/3Ngd9pX
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January 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Reminder!
Register now for our free learning series in February, developed for funders and civil society, in partnership with London Funders, to share 15 years of insights from delivering Big Local.
🔗https://bit.ly/3Ngd9pX
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Register now for our free learning series in February, developed for funders and civil society, in partnership with London Funders, to share 15 years of insights from delivering Big Local.
🔗https://bit.ly/3Ngd9pX
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“The community built PEACH, and we had a voice. So once we had a voice, they stood up and they listened.”
With over a decade of organising with the community of Custom House and Canning Town, we’re pleased to share this film from The People's Empowerment Alliance for Custom House (PEACH).
With over a decade of organising with the community of Custom House and Canning Town, we’re pleased to share this film from The People's Empowerment Alliance for Custom House (PEACH).
January 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM
“The community built PEACH, and we had a voice. So once we had a voice, they stood up and they listened.”
With over a decade of organising with the community of Custom House and Canning Town, we’re pleased to share this film from The People's Empowerment Alliance for Custom House (PEACH).
With over a decade of organising with the community of Custom House and Canning Town, we’re pleased to share this film from The People's Empowerment Alliance for Custom House (PEACH).
Some exciting news to start the year!
We’re thrilled that three individuals from Big Local Areas have been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s New Years Honors, recognising the incredible impact they’ve had on their local communities.
We’re thrilled that three individuals from Big Local Areas have been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s New Years Honors, recognising the incredible impact they’ve had on their local communities.
January 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Some exciting news to start the year!
We’re thrilled that three individuals from Big Local Areas have been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s New Years Honors, recognising the incredible impact they’ve had on their local communities.
We’re thrilled that three individuals from Big Local Areas have been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s New Years Honors, recognising the incredible impact they’ve had on their local communities.
📢 Local Trust will be closed for the Christmas break from 24 December 2025, reopening and resuming normal operations on 2 January 2026.
Wishing you a restful festive season and a very happy New Year! We’ve got some big announcements coming in 2026, so stay tuned!
Wishing you a restful festive season and a very happy New Year! We’ve got some big announcements coming in 2026, so stay tuned!
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 Local Trust will be closed for the Christmas break from 24 December 2025, reopening and resuming normal operations on 2 January 2026.
Wishing you a restful festive season and a very happy New Year! We’ve got some big announcements coming in 2026, so stay tuned!
Wishing you a restful festive season and a very happy New Year! We’ve got some big announcements coming in 2026, so stay tuned!
It’s been a fantastic year for Local Trust.
As we enter the final months of Big Local, ahead of our planned closure in early 2027, we’re more focused than ever on championing community-led change and sharing what we’ve learnt.
Read our CEO Rachel Rowney’s reflections on the year: bit.ly/45gViFp
As we enter the final months of Big Local, ahead of our planned closure in early 2027, we’re more focused than ever on championing community-led change and sharing what we’ve learnt.
Read our CEO Rachel Rowney’s reflections on the year: bit.ly/45gViFp
December 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It’s been a fantastic year for Local Trust.
As we enter the final months of Big Local, ahead of our planned closure in early 2027, we’re more focused than ever on championing community-led change and sharing what we’ve learnt.
Read our CEO Rachel Rowney’s reflections on the year: bit.ly/45gViFp
As we enter the final months of Big Local, ahead of our planned closure in early 2027, we’re more focused than ever on championing community-led change and sharing what we’ve learnt.
Read our CEO Rachel Rowney’s reflections on the year: bit.ly/45gViFp
As we move closer to the end of the Big Local programme, we’re excited to be partnering with @londonfunders.bsky.social to launch Big Local Unpacked – a new learning series for funders and civil society organisations in London. [1/3]
December 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
As we move closer to the end of the Big Local programme, we’re excited to be partnering with @londonfunders.bsky.social to launch Big Local Unpacked – a new learning series for funders and civil society organisations in London. [1/3]
A year of shaping place-based policy🌟
We've had a fantastic year for policy advocacy. Over the past 12 months, we've published 12 reports alongside a number of partners – building a compelling evidence base for long-term, community-led investment in places.
Explore them all: bit.ly/4qe0JNp
We've had a fantastic year for policy advocacy. Over the past 12 months, we've published 12 reports alongside a number of partners – building a compelling evidence base for long-term, community-led investment in places.
Explore them all: bit.ly/4qe0JNp
December 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A year of shaping place-based policy🌟
We've had a fantastic year for policy advocacy. Over the past 12 months, we've published 12 reports alongside a number of partners – building a compelling evidence base for long-term, community-led investment in places.
Explore them all: bit.ly/4qe0JNp
We've had a fantastic year for policy advocacy. Over the past 12 months, we've published 12 reports alongside a number of partners – building a compelling evidence base for long-term, community-led investment in places.
Explore them all: bit.ly/4qe0JNp
“Social capital has a unique quality, unlike other forms of capital – when you spend it, you generate more of it.”
Today we welcome the publication of a Working Paper from @kinship.works that distills what we've learned about the practice of community-led renewal through Big Local.
More below 👇
Today we welcome the publication of a Working Paper from @kinship.works that distills what we've learned about the practice of community-led renewal through Big Local.
More below 👇
🔔 New report out today 🔔 🪴 Rewilding Civic Life 🪴
Today at @kinship.works, we’re publishing a Working Paper that pulls together the evidence from Big Local, one of the world’s biggest-ever experiments in revitalising civic life and restoring social capital. 1/n
www.kinship.works/publications...
Today at @kinship.works, we’re publishing a Working Paper that pulls together the evidence from Big Local, one of the world’s biggest-ever experiments in revitalising civic life and restoring social capital. 1/n
www.kinship.works/publications...
Rewilding Civic Life — Can we cultivate social capital? If so, how? — Kinship Works
In this Working Paper we curate the lessons from Big Local, a 15 year experiment in revitalising the capacity of local communities. We explore what Big Local did and the practices the programme employ...
www.kinship.works
December 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
“Social capital has a unique quality, unlike other forms of capital – when you spend it, you generate more of it.”
Today we welcome the publication of a Working Paper from @kinship.works that distills what we've learned about the practice of community-led renewal through Big Local.
More below 👇
Today we welcome the publication of a Working Paper from @kinship.works that distills what we've learned about the practice of community-led renewal through Big Local.
More below 👇
As 2025 comes to a close, our CEO Rachel Rowney reflects on what Local Trust has delivered, sharing key milestones from the year.
Read her reflections👇
bit.ly/4j84yBB
Read her reflections👇
bit.ly/4j84yBB
December 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, our CEO Rachel Rowney reflects on what Local Trust has delivered, sharing key milestones from the year.
Read her reflections👇
bit.ly/4j84yBB
Read her reflections👇
bit.ly/4j84yBB
As winter sets in, temperatures drop and energy bills continue to rise.
Community buildings are often at the heart of local connection, especially during colder months. Making them energy-efficient can reduce bills, improve comfort and create more sustainable spaces. [1/2]
Community buildings are often at the heart of local connection, especially during colder months. Making them energy-efficient can reduce bills, improve comfort and create more sustainable spaces. [1/2]
December 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
As winter sets in, temperatures drop and energy bills continue to rise.
Community buildings are often at the heart of local connection, especially during colder months. Making them energy-efficient can reduce bills, improve comfort and create more sustainable spaces. [1/2]
Community buildings are often at the heart of local connection, especially during colder months. Making them energy-efficient can reduce bills, improve comfort and create more sustainable spaces. [1/2]
Voices of Big Local – 2025 #Wrapped 🎁
We've continued to highlight the people, places and partnerships driving community-led change across England through Big Local. Each story reflects the power of trusting local residents and the value of long-term, flexible funding: https://bit.ly/48GcaXe
We've continued to highlight the people, places and partnerships driving community-led change across England through Big Local. Each story reflects the power of trusting local residents and the value of long-term, flexible funding: https://bit.ly/48GcaXe
December 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Voices of Big Local – 2025 #Wrapped 🎁
We've continued to highlight the people, places and partnerships driving community-led change across England through Big Local. Each story reflects the power of trusting local residents and the value of long-term, flexible funding: https://bit.ly/48GcaXe
We've continued to highlight the people, places and partnerships driving community-led change across England through Big Local. Each story reflects the power of trusting local residents and the value of long-term, flexible funding: https://bit.ly/48GcaXe
Congratulations to @locality.org.uk on being chosen as a partner for The Guardian’s Charity Appeal 2025!
In line with this year’s theme, Locality works with communities to foster connections and strengthen local leadership, helping to tackle loneliness, division, and hate.
Support them here 👇
In line with this year’s theme, Locality works with communities to foster connections and strengthen local leadership, helping to tackle loneliness, division, and hate.
Support them here 👇
We're so proud that the Locality network has been chosen as a partner for the Guardian charity appeal 2025.
The appeal focuses on local efforts to create hope. It launches today!
Read more and donate:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... @theguardian.com
Please share and follow us for updates.
The appeal focuses on local efforts to create hope. It launches today!
Read more and donate:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... @theguardian.com
Please share and follow us for updates.
Communities are our defence against hatred. Now, more than ever, we must invest in hope
For this year’s Guardian charity appeal we are asking readers to donate to Citizens UK, The Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust and Who is Your Neighbour?
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations to @locality.org.uk on being chosen as a partner for The Guardian’s Charity Appeal 2025!
In line with this year’s theme, Locality works with communities to foster connections and strengthen local leadership, helping to tackle loneliness, division, and hate.
Support them here 👇
In line with this year’s theme, Locality works with communities to foster connections and strengthen local leadership, helping to tackle loneliness, division, and hate.
Support them here 👇
Does a person’s social capital influence their likelihood of breaking the law?
In the final report of our social capital series with @demos-uk.bsky.social and 3ni, Mags Lesiak and Adam Coutts examine the evidence on the links between social capital, crime and anti-social behaviour.
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In the final report of our social capital series with @demos-uk.bsky.social and 3ni, Mags Lesiak and Adam Coutts examine the evidence on the links between social capital, crime and anti-social behaviour.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Does a person’s social capital influence their likelihood of breaking the law?
In the final report of our social capital series with @demos-uk.bsky.social and 3ni, Mags Lesiak and Adam Coutts examine the evidence on the links between social capital, crime and anti-social behaviour.
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In the final report of our social capital series with @demos-uk.bsky.social and 3ni, Mags Lesiak and Adam Coutts examine the evidence on the links between social capital, crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Today, on #InternationalVolunteersDay, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers who have shaped the Big Local programme over the past 15 years. None of what Big Local has achieved would've been possible without their commitment & the time they have given to make change happen.
Thank you!
Thank you!
December 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Today, on #InternationalVolunteersDay, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers who have shaped the Big Local programme over the past 15 years. None of what Big Local has achieved would've been possible without their commitment & the time they have given to make change happen.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Ahead of International Volunteers Day, we are celebrating volunteers everywhere who give their time and skills to make their communities better places to live.
We asked Local Trust staff a simple question - why do you think volunteering is so important?
Here is what they told us. 👇
We asked Local Trust staff a simple question - why do you think volunteering is so important?
Here is what they told us. 👇
December 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Ahead of International Volunteers Day, we are celebrating volunteers everywhere who give their time and skills to make their communities better places to live.
We asked Local Trust staff a simple question - why do you think volunteering is so important?
Here is what they told us. 👇
We asked Local Trust staff a simple question - why do you think volunteering is so important?
Here is what they told us. 👇
Volunteering sits at the heart of resident-led change. With an estimated 6,500 volunteers involved in activities and services funded through Big Local, the breadth of community-led action taking place across the programme is apparent. [1/2]
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Volunteering sits at the heart of resident-led change. With an estimated 6,500 volunteers involved in activities and services funded through Big Local, the breadth of community-led action taking place across the programme is apparent. [1/2]
Ahead of #InternationalVolunteersDay this Friday, we’re celebrating the volunteers whose compassion and determination have transformed lives and communities. One such example comes from Northwood Together Big Local. [1/3]
December 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Ahead of #InternationalVolunteersDay this Friday, we’re celebrating the volunteers whose compassion and determination have transformed lives and communities. One such example comes from Northwood Together Big Local. [1/3]
At the All Together Now conference, we spoke to people deeply involved in place-based work, from community practitioners to those shaping programmes and research. 🎥🎥Watch their reflections on what it takes to strengthen communities & support neighbourhood renewal.
youtu.be/70rGkPpaG_s
youtu.be/70rGkPpaG_s
All Together Now | Q & A
YouTube video by Big Local
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November 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
At the All Together Now conference, we spoke to people deeply involved in place-based work, from community practitioners to those shaping programmes and research. 🎥🎥Watch their reflections on what it takes to strengthen communities & support neighbourhood renewal.
youtu.be/70rGkPpaG_s
youtu.be/70rGkPpaG_s
Over a decade of delivering Big Local. What have we really learnt?
In this article, our policy & parliamentary manager Tilly Steward shares four crucial lessons about community power in practice. We hope it offers a helpful starting point for future discussion on community-led change: bit.ly/4oj8Kzm
In this article, our policy & parliamentary manager Tilly Steward shares four crucial lessons about community power in practice. We hope it offers a helpful starting point for future discussion on community-led change: bit.ly/4oj8Kzm
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Over a decade of delivering Big Local. What have we really learnt?
In this article, our policy & parliamentary manager Tilly Steward shares four crucial lessons about community power in practice. We hope it offers a helpful starting point for future discussion on community-led change: bit.ly/4oj8Kzm
In this article, our policy & parliamentary manager Tilly Steward shares four crucial lessons about community power in practice. We hope it offers a helpful starting point for future discussion on community-led change: bit.ly/4oj8Kzm
As Big Local approaches its close in March 2026, we’re reflecting on the moments and insights that will define its legacy.
In our new video series, residents, workers, and partners reflect on what they’ve built, what they’ve learnt, and the legacy of the programme.
Watch now: bit.ly/3KbERDi
In our new video series, residents, workers, and partners reflect on what they’ve built, what they’ve learnt, and the legacy of the programme.
Watch now: bit.ly/3KbERDi
November 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
As Big Local approaches its close in March 2026, we’re reflecting on the moments and insights that will define its legacy.
In our new video series, residents, workers, and partners reflect on what they’ve built, what they’ve learnt, and the legacy of the programme.
Watch now: bit.ly/3KbERDi
In our new video series, residents, workers, and partners reflect on what they’ve built, what they’ve learnt, and the legacy of the programme.
Watch now: bit.ly/3KbERDi
In this edition of our newsletter:
📖How investing in social capital builds cohesive communities
✏️Expert insights from our latest conference and on the 2025 Autumn Budget
💡A guide to finding & securing funding for your community
🤝 Lessons from 10+ years of resident-led change
🔗 bit.ly/48pWesa
📖How investing in social capital builds cohesive communities
✏️Expert insights from our latest conference and on the 2025 Autumn Budget
💡A guide to finding & securing funding for your community
🤝 Lessons from 10+ years of resident-led change
🔗 bit.ly/48pWesa
What does it really take to build stronger communities?
Connecting the dots between social capital and community power What actually helps a community thrive, and how can local people gain more control over the decisions that shape their lives? Our final P...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In this edition of our newsletter:
📖How investing in social capital builds cohesive communities
✏️Expert insights from our latest conference and on the 2025 Autumn Budget
💡A guide to finding & securing funding for your community
🤝 Lessons from 10+ years of resident-led change
🔗 bit.ly/48pWesa
📖How investing in social capital builds cohesive communities
✏️Expert insights from our latest conference and on the 2025 Autumn Budget
💡A guide to finding & securing funding for your community
🤝 Lessons from 10+ years of resident-led change
🔗 bit.ly/48pWesa
In our latest guest article, Professor Sarah Pearson, Director @c4research.bsky.social and Dean of Research Innovation and Knowledge Exchange at Sheffield Hallam University, shares reflections on the recent All Together Now conference: bit.ly/3LYPHgj
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In our latest guest article, Professor Sarah Pearson, Director @c4research.bsky.social and Dean of Research Innovation and Knowledge Exchange at Sheffield Hallam University, shares reflections on the recent All Together Now conference: bit.ly/3LYPHgj
Empowering young people starts here 🌱
Our community action plan provides practical advice to help young people lead in decision-making. It also features tips from youth volunteers at Heston West Big Local and other examples of successful youth engagement: bit.ly/49s9Tkt
Our community action plan provides practical advice to help young people lead in decision-making. It also features tips from youth volunteers at Heston West Big Local and other examples of successful youth engagement: bit.ly/49s9Tkt
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Empowering young people starts here 🌱
Our community action plan provides practical advice to help young people lead in decision-making. It also features tips from youth volunteers at Heston West Big Local and other examples of successful youth engagement: bit.ly/49s9Tkt
Our community action plan provides practical advice to help young people lead in decision-making. It also features tips from youth volunteers at Heston West Big Local and other examples of successful youth engagement: bit.ly/49s9Tkt