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We’re spotlighting Christine Pattinson, who was recognised in this year’s New Year Honours. ⭐
Since joining the Distington Big Local partnership in 2012, Christine has helped bring residents together to deliver projects shaped by local priorities.
Read what they've achieved: https://bit.ly/4qmHkL1
Since joining the Distington Big Local partnership in 2012, Christine has helped bring residents together to deliver projects shaped by local priorities.
Read what they've achieved: https://bit.ly/4qmHkL1
January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
We’re spotlighting Christine Pattinson, who was recognised in this year’s New Year Honours. ⭐
Since joining the Distington Big Local partnership in 2012, Christine has helped bring residents together to deliver projects shaped by local priorities.
Read what they've achieved: https://bit.ly/4qmHkL1
Since joining the Distington Big Local partnership in 2012, Christine has helped bring residents together to deliver projects shaped by local priorities.
Read what they've achieved: https://bit.ly/4qmHkL1
Like us, @right-here.org know what’s possible when communities have real power. They argue that The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill doesn’t go far enough to enable this.
Write to the Minister to push for changes that put power in the hands of local residents: https://bit.ly/4qWrMgR
Write to the Minister to push for changes that put power in the hands of local residents: https://bit.ly/4qWrMgR
January 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Like us, @right-here.org know what’s possible when communities have real power. They argue that The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill doesn’t go far enough to enable this.
Write to the Minister to push for changes that put power in the hands of local residents: https://bit.ly/4qWrMgR
Write to the Minister to push for changes that put power in the hands of local residents: https://bit.ly/4qWrMgR
We're proud to celebrate Donna-Marie Inwood, recognised in this year’s New Year Honours.
Under her leadership, Leecliffe Big Local reconnected a fragmented community, creating real, measurable change for children, young people and older residents.
Find out how: https://bit.ly/4pDGGY1
Under her leadership, Leecliffe Big Local reconnected a fragmented community, creating real, measurable change for children, young people and older residents.
Find out how: https://bit.ly/4pDGGY1
January 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
We're proud to celebrate Donna-Marie Inwood, recognised in this year’s New Year Honours.
Under her leadership, Leecliffe Big Local reconnected a fragmented community, creating real, measurable change for children, young people and older residents.
Find out how: https://bit.ly/4pDGGY1
Under her leadership, Leecliffe Big Local reconnected a fragmented community, creating real, measurable change for children, young people and older residents.
Find out how: https://bit.ly/4pDGGY1
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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A huge congratulations to Donna-Marie Inwood, Chair of Leecliffe Big Local, Christine Pattinson, volunteer at Distington Big Local and Angie Buss, Chair of Blackpool Revoe Big Local.
January 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
A huge congratulations to Donna-Marie Inwood, Chair of Leecliffe Big Local, Christine Pattinson, volunteer at Distington Big Local and Angie Buss, Chair of Blackpool Revoe Big Local.
📢 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
In our latest blog, our senior programmes manager, Meg Falck, explains more about the learning series and the topics and questions to be covered throughout the programme. Read it here: bit.ly/3MI1fF8
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December 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
In our latest blog, our senior programmes manager, Meg Falck, explains more about the learning series and the topics and questions to be covered throughout the programme. Read it here: bit.ly/3MI1fF8
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Starting in February 2026, the programme will feature:
- people involved in the design and delivery of Big Local
- lived experience from residents
- open discussion on power, participation, inclusion and long-term funding.
Book your tickets now: bit.ly/4j3kDbR
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- people involved in the design and delivery of Big Local
- lived experience from residents
- open discussion on power, participation, inclusion and long-term funding.
Book your tickets now: bit.ly/4j3kDbR
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December 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Starting in February 2026, the programme will feature:
- people involved in the design and delivery of Big Local
- lived experience from residents
- open discussion on power, participation, inclusion and long-term funding.
Book your tickets now: bit.ly/4j3kDbR
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- people involved in the design and delivery of Big Local
- lived experience from residents
- open discussion on power, participation, inclusion and long-term funding.
Book your tickets now: bit.ly/4j3kDbR
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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
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
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]
What followed helped her rebuild confidence, reconnect with others and rediscover what she wanted for her future. This story is a testament to how volunteering can change lives – for those who give their time, and for those they support. Read it in full, in Vicky’s own words: bit.ly/4iyceNi
December 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
What followed helped her rebuild confidence, reconnect with others and rediscover what she wanted for her future. This story is a testament to how volunteering can change lives – for those who give their time, and for those they support. Read it in full, in Vicky’s own words: bit.ly/4iyceNi
After a series of bereavements, Vicky Williamson’s mental health had deteriorated and she struggled to get out of bed. One day, as she walked past the community centre housing Northwood Together, chair Debi O’Shea saw her and invited her in for a cup of tea. [2/3]
December 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
After a series of bereavements, Vicky Williamson’s mental health had deteriorated and she struggled to get out of bed. One day, as she walked past the community centre housing Northwood Together, chair Debi O’Shea saw her and invited her in for a cup of tea. [2/3]
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 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