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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.
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.
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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 moreBig Local Trust was established by the National Lottery Community Fund with a National Lottery grant of £196,873,499. This grant was in the form of an endowment, which is managed by CCLA, in line with Big Local Trust’s investment strategy.
Big Local Trust’s investment strategy
Big Local Trust’s ethical and responsible investment policy
Big Local Trust’s fund stewardship
Local Trust’s allocation of investment returns to Big Local areas
Any income generated on the investment will be spent on Big Local, as outlined in our policy above.
Each year we will publish our annual report and financial accounts here.
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended March 31 2023)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2022)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2021)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2020)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2019)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2018)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2017)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2016)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2015)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2014)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2013)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2012)
Big Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ending 31 March 2023)
Big Local Trust annual reports and financial accounts (for the period ending 31 March 2022)
Big Local Trust annual reports and financial accounts (for the period ending 31 March 2021)
Big Local Trust annual reports and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2020)
Big Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2019)
Big Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2018)
Big Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2017)
Big Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2016)
Big Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2015)
Big Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2014)
Big Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2013)