Yesterday, Tanya Vice, Project Manager at Heart of Sidley Community Association, gave evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee at a session for their inquiry into community cohesion.

Listen to her insights on how youth services can be designed to create community cohesion 👇

📢 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!

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!

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. 👇

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