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< Back to main menuBig Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas to create lasting change in their communities.
About the programmeEssential guidance, information and ideas for Big Local partnerships, to help you deliver change in your community.
Visit the support centreFind out how the principles of Big Local have inspired other programmes creating change in local communities.
Community Leadership Academy
Supporting volunteers involved in Big Local projects to develop their skills and knowledge.
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This new approach to funding enabled communities to use art and creativity to make positive local change.
Find out moreThe latest news and stories from Big Local areas and beyond, exploring community power and resident-led change.
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Voices of Big Local
Inspiring stories from the people making change happen in their communities.
Read moreLocal Trust is a place-based funder supporting communities to achieve their ambitions.
Find out moreGo straight to…
< Back to main menuBig Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas to create lasting change in their communities.
About the programmeEssential guidance, information and ideas for Big Local partnerships, to help you deliver change in your community.
Visit the support centreFind out how the principles of Big Local have inspired other programmes creating change in local communities.
Community Leadership Academy
Supporting volunteers involved in Big Local projects to develop their skills and knowledge.
Find out moreCreative Civic Change
This new approach to funding enabled communities to use art and creativity to make positive local change.
Find out moreThe latest news and stories from Big Local areas and beyond, exploring community power and resident-led change.
ExploreGo straight to…
Voices of Big Local
Inspiring stories from the people making change happen in their communities.
Read moreOur guide to help you stay connected in an increasingly digitised world. We’ll take you through from just getting started, all the way through to supporting others to get connected.
COVID-19 has accelerated a trend towards digital that was already in motion. If there is one thing we can be sure of, it’s that digital is here to stay. It’s part of the new normal that demands a robust and sustainable plan to ensure you can keep supporting your communities.
That is the aim of the the guidance we have provided. It will help confront many of the challenges, such as access and inclusion, whilst embracing the opportunities.
Our three levels are:
We’ve designed the guidance to take you on a digital journey from ‘Getting going’, to ‘Building confidence’ and ‘Helping others’. We’re also teaming up with some of the UK’s leading organisations to deliver ongoing digital support, provide access to devices and stable internet connections. We’re excited to share this journey with you.