• Programmes

    Programmes

    A series of projects sharing what worked in the Big Local programme and why, and supporting the Big Local legacy in the communities that were involved.

    Beacon areas

    Supporting connections between community organisations continuing resident-led action beyond Big Local

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    Health inequalities

    Supporting community-led health and wellbeing approaches to tackle health inequalities

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    Learning and events

    Explore community development learning programmes and events

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    News and blogs

    The latest news and blogs from Local Trust, Big Local and beyond, exploring community power and resident-led change

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    The latest news and announcements from Local Trust

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    Blogs

    Ideas and insights about Big Local and the impact of community-led change

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Big Local programme guidance

Grant and funding guidance

Key programme guidance for Locally Trusted Organisations (LTOs) and partnerships that continues to apply beyond the end of the programme (31 March 2026)

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Grant terms and conditions

Explore the standard terms and conditions for all grants awarded by Local Trust to LTOs on behalf of Big Local areas
VAT and Big Local

Guidance for LTOs on VAT payments
Safeguarding

Guidance on understanding and implementing safeguarding policies
Assets

Essential guidance on assets invested in using Big Local funding
Using the Big Local name and Logo

Guidance for partnerships using the Big Local name and logo beyond the end of the programme
Close out guidance

Essential guidance to support Big Local partnerships and LTOs close out and move on from the Big Local programme
Close out FAQs

Find frequently asked questions and answers about closing out from the Big Local programme

Topics

Grant and funding guidance
Roles and responsibilities