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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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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
🎉Two weeks ago, Toynbee Hall was buzzing with ideas, energy & conversation at the All Together Now conference.
We had the opportunity to speak with community practitioners and researchers who shared their thoughts on what it really takes to build stronger, more connected communities - take a look!
We had the opportunity to speak with community practitioners and researchers who shared their thoughts on what it really takes to build stronger, more connected communities - take a look!
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🎉Two weeks ago, Toynbee Hall was buzzing with ideas, energy & conversation at the All Together Now conference.
We had the opportunity to speak with community practitioners and researchers who shared their thoughts on what it really takes to build stronger, more connected communities - take a look!
We had the opportunity to speak with community practitioners and researchers who shared their thoughts on what it really takes to build stronger, more connected communities - take a look!
“If I was to sum up Big Local in a few words, it would have to be local change making a national difference.”
With less than five months to go to the end of the Big Local programme, our video series not only looks back at what has been achieved, but also celebrates what will continue beyond. [1/2]
With less than five months to go to the end of the Big Local programme, our video series not only looks back at what has been achieved, but also celebrates what will continue beyond. [1/2]
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“If I was to sum up Big Local in a few words, it would have to be local change making a national difference.”
With less than five months to go to the end of the Big Local programme, our video series not only looks back at what has been achieved, but also celebrates what will continue beyond. [1/2]
With less than five months to go to the end of the Big Local programme, our video series not only looks back at what has been achieved, but also celebrates what will continue beyond. [1/2]
Is the budget just another ‘fiscal event’ that can’t give us what we need?
As the much-anticipated Autumn budget approaches, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on what it can – or can’t – do for disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
🔗 bit.ly/4p7vaEs
As the much-anticipated Autumn budget approaches, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on what it can – or can’t – do for disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
🔗 bit.ly/4p7vaEs
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Is the budget just another ‘fiscal event’ that can’t give us what we need?
As the much-anticipated Autumn budget approaches, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on what it can – or can’t – do for disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
🔗 bit.ly/4p7vaEs
As the much-anticipated Autumn budget approaches, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on what it can – or can’t – do for disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
🔗 bit.ly/4p7vaEs
In 2010, Par Bay Big Local was established to support three Cornish villages that were facing tough challenges: the decline of local industry, high unemployment, and weakened community connections.
Today, their story is one of transformation and pride.
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Today, their story is one of transformation and pride.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In 2010, Par Bay Big Local was established to support three Cornish villages that were facing tough challenges: the decline of local industry, high unemployment, and weakened community connections.
Today, their story is one of transformation and pride.
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Today, their story is one of transformation and pride.
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Strengthening social capital isn’t just good for society – it’s smart economics.
This year, we released our Social Capital 2025 series with @demos-uk.bsky.social and 3ni, which explored one of the most important factors in explaining economic growth & health in societies: social capital.
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This year, we released our Social Capital 2025 series with @demos-uk.bsky.social and 3ni, which explored one of the most important factors in explaining economic growth & health in societies: social capital.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Strengthening social capital isn’t just good for society – it’s smart economics.
This year, we released our Social Capital 2025 series with @demos-uk.bsky.social and 3ni, which explored one of the most important factors in explaining economic growth & health in societies: social capital.
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This year, we released our Social Capital 2025 series with @demos-uk.bsky.social and 3ni, which explored one of the most important factors in explaining economic growth & health in societies: social capital.
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Social capital is back on the policy agenda 🎯
The Government’s emerging neighbourhoods policy provides an opportunity to rebuild social capital, particularly in areas where community activity and local infrastructure are most lacking.
But what will it take to turn ideas into action?
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The Government’s emerging neighbourhoods policy provides an opportunity to rebuild social capital, particularly in areas where community activity and local infrastructure are most lacking.
But what will it take to turn ideas into action?
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November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Social capital is back on the policy agenda 🎯
The Government’s emerging neighbourhoods policy provides an opportunity to rebuild social capital, particularly in areas where community activity and local infrastructure are most lacking.
But what will it take to turn ideas into action?
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The Government’s emerging neighbourhoods policy provides an opportunity to rebuild social capital, particularly in areas where community activity and local infrastructure are most lacking.
But what will it take to turn ideas into action?
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“I’ve developed as a person, a community leader—something I never envisioned myself being.”
For 15 years, Big Local has been transforming communities & empowering residents to lead change in the places they live. In our latest film, residents & partners share how this has shaped who they are today.👇
For 15 years, Big Local has been transforming communities & empowering residents to lead change in the places they live. In our latest film, residents & partners share how this has shaped who they are today.👇
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“I’ve developed as a person, a community leader—something I never envisioned myself being.”
For 15 years, Big Local has been transforming communities & empowering residents to lead change in the places they live. In our latest film, residents & partners share how this has shaped who they are today.👇
For 15 years, Big Local has been transforming communities & empowering residents to lead change in the places they live. In our latest film, residents & partners share how this has shaped who they are today.👇
Last month, the UK Government launched its new Pride in Place strategy - a £5 billion plan supporting 330+ communities with historic new powers for local people to shape where they live.
It’s an ambitious vision - but what will it take to turn ambition into impact?
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It’s an ambitious vision - but what will it take to turn ambition into impact?
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November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Last month, the UK Government launched its new Pride in Place strategy - a £5 billion plan supporting 330+ communities with historic new powers for local people to shape where they live.
It’s an ambitious vision - but what will it take to turn ambition into impact?
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It’s an ambitious vision - but what will it take to turn ambition into impact?
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On Wednesday, we hosted the All Together Now conference in collaboration with our friends at @localtrust.org.uk and @theyoungfdn.bsky.social . the day was full of insightful conversations and important connections! ✨
#alltogethernow #communityconnectedness #c4
#alltogethernow #communityconnectedness #c4
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
On Wednesday, we hosted the All Together Now conference in collaboration with our friends at @localtrust.org.uk and @theyoungfdn.bsky.social . the day was full of insightful conversations and important connections! ✨
#alltogethernow #communityconnectedness #c4
#alltogethernow #communityconnectedness #c4
✨ It was great to hear so many inspiring voices at the All Together Now Conference on Wednesday!
Local Trust’s Tash Meldrum & Millie Dessent led a session on building connected communities, with Taz Virdee from Heston West Big Local sharing how they’ve brought people together. 💚
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Local Trust’s Tash Meldrum & Millie Dessent led a session on building connected communities, with Taz Virdee from Heston West Big Local sharing how they’ve brought people together. 💚
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November 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
✨ It was great to hear so many inspiring voices at the All Together Now Conference on Wednesday!
Local Trust’s Tash Meldrum & Millie Dessent led a session on building connected communities, with Taz Virdee from Heston West Big Local sharing how they’ve brought people together. 💚
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Local Trust’s Tash Meldrum & Millie Dessent led a session on building connected communities, with Taz Virdee from Heston West Big Local sharing how they’ve brought people together. 💚
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Toynbee Hall for the All Together Now conference! It was inspiring to be part of conversations around community connection from so many perspectives.
We’ll be reflecting on what we’ve learned and sharing highlights from the day soon, so stay tuned.
We’ll be reflecting on what we’ve learned and sharing highlights from the day soon, so stay tuned.
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Toynbee Hall for the All Together Now conference! It was inspiring to be part of conversations around community connection from so many perspectives.
We’ll be reflecting on what we’ve learned and sharing highlights from the day soon, so stay tuned.
We’ll be reflecting on what we’ve learned and sharing highlights from the day soon, so stay tuned.
What does it really take to build stronger, more connected communities? We’re answering this question today at the All Together Now conference🚀
The conference marks the introduction of @c4research.bsky.social & will explore how to strengthen social infrastructure that helps communities thrive.
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The conference marks the introduction of @c4research.bsky.social & will explore how to strengthen social infrastructure that helps communities thrive.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
What does it really take to build stronger, more connected communities? We’re answering this question today at the All Together Now conference🚀
The conference marks the introduction of @c4research.bsky.social & will explore how to strengthen social infrastructure that helps communities thrive.
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The conference marks the introduction of @c4research.bsky.social & will explore how to strengthen social infrastructure that helps communities thrive.
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💡“Investment at the neighbourhood level creates the foundation of local social capital, which in turn supports the growth of community connectedness.”
Building social capital & investing in areas where community activity is most lacking creates the spaces & networks that facilitate cohesion.
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Building social capital & investing in areas where community activity is most lacking creates the spaces & networks that facilitate cohesion.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
💡“Investment at the neighbourhood level creates the foundation of local social capital, which in turn supports the growth of community connectedness.”
Building social capital & investing in areas where community activity is most lacking creates the spaces & networks that facilitate cohesion.
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Building social capital & investing in areas where community activity is most lacking creates the spaces & networks that facilitate cohesion.
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📢 "Cohesion policy should unlock the community-based organisations that offer connection, a shared identity & a broader focus on community life"
Our latest policy spotlight outlines how social capital builds more connected communities & must be rooted in the future of cohesion policy: bit.ly/4qI3Iic
Our latest policy spotlight outlines how social capital builds more connected communities & must be rooted in the future of cohesion policy: bit.ly/4qI3Iic
November 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📢 "Cohesion policy should unlock the community-based organisations that offer connection, a shared identity & a broader focus on community life"
Our latest policy spotlight outlines how social capital builds more connected communities & must be rooted in the future of cohesion policy: bit.ly/4qI3Iic
Our latest policy spotlight outlines how social capital builds more connected communities & must be rooted in the future of cohesion policy: bit.ly/4qI3Iic
To the northeast of Wolverhampton sit two distinct estates - the Scotlands and Bushbury Hill. Divided by a road, as well as a period of history and mistrust, they’re now finding common ground thanks to the remarkable pink ladies - volunteers at the Big Venture Centre. [1/2]
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
To the northeast of Wolverhampton sit two distinct estates - the Scotlands and Bushbury Hill. Divided by a road, as well as a period of history and mistrust, they’re now finding common ground thanks to the remarkable pink ladies - volunteers at the Big Venture Centre. [1/2]
For 15 years, residents in Big Local areas have worked together to create lasting change.
Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen.
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Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:26 AM
For 15 years, residents in Big Local areas have worked together to create lasting change.
Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen.
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Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen.
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Our paper ‘Bridging the divide’, released with 3ni, explores how strengthening social capital at the neighbourhood level can boost social mobility.
But what are the different types of social capital ,and how do they connect to social mobility? https://bit.ly/3JxBXrX
But what are the different types of social capital ,and how do they connect to social mobility? https://bit.ly/3JxBXrX
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our paper ‘Bridging the divide’, released with 3ni, explores how strengthening social capital at the neighbourhood level can boost social mobility.
But what are the different types of social capital ,and how do they connect to social mobility? https://bit.ly/3JxBXrX
But what are the different types of social capital ,and how do they connect to social mobility? https://bit.ly/3JxBXrX
We each belong to a community, but why do some thrive while others struggle?
Next week, we’re exploring these questions at the All Together Now conference with @c4research.bsky.social and @theyoungfdn.bsky.social. [1/2]
Next week, we’re exploring these questions at the All Together Now conference with @c4research.bsky.social and @theyoungfdn.bsky.social. [1/2]
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We each belong to a community, but why do some thrive while others struggle?
Next week, we’re exploring these questions at the All Together Now conference with @c4research.bsky.social and @theyoungfdn.bsky.social. [1/2]
Next week, we’re exploring these questions at the All Together Now conference with @c4research.bsky.social and @theyoungfdn.bsky.social. [1/2]
Get ready for the Locality Convention - the biggest community sector event of the year!
We’re pleased to share that C-Change West London (the legacy organisation of Heston West Big Local) has been shortlisted for the ‘Transforming Lives Award,’ to be announced at the convention.
Get your tickets 👇
We’re pleased to share that C-Change West London (the legacy organisation of Heston West Big Local) has been shortlisted for the ‘Transforming Lives Award,’ to be announced at the convention.
Get your tickets 👇
⏱️ The countdown is on to get your tickets for #Locality25 Convention! Join us at Anfield Stadium as we kick off an amazing celebration of the #PowerOfCommunity.
📅 12 and 13 November 2025
📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium
🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...
📅 12 and 13 November 2025
📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium
🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...
October 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Get ready for the Locality Convention - the biggest community sector event of the year!
We’re pleased to share that C-Change West London (the legacy organisation of Heston West Big Local) has been shortlisted for the ‘Transforming Lives Award,’ to be announced at the convention.
Get your tickets 👇
We’re pleased to share that C-Change West London (the legacy organisation of Heston West Big Local) has been shortlisted for the ‘Transforming Lives Award,’ to be announced at the convention.
Get your tickets 👇
It’s been one month since the Community Wealth Fund announcement🎉
The government’s decision to target England’s most doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods marks a major milestone for the Community Wealth Fund Alliance (CWFA), for which Local Trust has served as a founding member and secretariat. [1/2]
The government’s decision to target England’s most doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods marks a major milestone for the Community Wealth Fund Alliance (CWFA), for which Local Trust has served as a founding member and secretariat. [1/2]
October 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It’s been one month since the Community Wealth Fund announcement🎉
The government’s decision to target England’s most doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods marks a major milestone for the Community Wealth Fund Alliance (CWFA), for which Local Trust has served as a founding member and secretariat. [1/2]
The government’s decision to target England’s most doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods marks a major milestone for the Community Wealth Fund Alliance (CWFA), for which Local Trust has served as a founding member and secretariat. [1/2]
Is your community ready for climate change? 🌍 Last week, the UK’s Climate Change Committee warned that Britain must urgently prepare for global warming of at least 2°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Is your community ready for climate change? 🌍 Last week, the UK’s Climate Change Committee warned that Britain must urgently prepare for global warming of at least 2°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050.
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