Governance
Local Trust
Local Trust is the sole corporate trustee of Big Local Trust and was established for this purpose. In this role, it manages the Big Local Trust in line with the trust deed and ensures Big Local happens in a way that is in keeping with the trust deed and the wishes of the National Lottery Community Fund.
Local Trust articles of association – November 2018
Special resolution – November 2018
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion action plan
Big Local Trust
Big Local Trust was established by Local Trust and the National Lottery Community Fund with a National Lottery grant of £196,873,499. The grant is an endowment, which has to be spent by 2026. It funds Big Local, supporting 150 communities in England to make their areas even better places to live.
Big Local Trust is a charitable trust with a jointly agreed Trust Deed between the National Lottery Community Fund and Local Trust. The National Lottery Community Fund is the founder of Big Local Trust. Big Local Trust is a registered charity, number 1145916.
Big Local Trust Deed September 2021
Protector
A protector is appointed by the National Lottery Community Fund to oversee the governance of the Big Local Trust. The protector has a duty to ensure the integrity of the administration of the Big Local Trust and the propriety of its procedures, and if necessary report matters of serious concern to the National Lottery Community Fund or the Charity Commission. The post is currently held by Rosie Chapman.
Trustees
Local Trust is governed by a board of trustees. Together they encompass a broad range of leadership and organisational skills at the highest level.
Our policies
Local Trust Equality and Diversity Policy
Our approach to monitoring Big Local
Board minutes
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