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Local Trust is a place-based funder supporting communities to achieve their ambitions.
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Big Local
Big Local
Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas to create lasting change in their communities.
About the programme< Back to main menuSupport centre
Essential guidance, information and ideas for Big Local partnerships, to help you deliver change in your community.
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Other programmes
Other programmes
Find out how the principles of Big Local have inspired other programmes creating change in local communities.
< Back to main menuCommunity 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.
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News and stories
News and stories
The latest news and stories from Big Local areas and beyond, exploring community power and resident-led change.
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Inspiring stories from the people making change happen in their communities.
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About
About
Local Trust is a place-based funder supporting communities to achieve their ambitions.
Find out moreGo straight to…
< Back to main menu -
Big Local
Big Local
Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas to create lasting change in their communities.
About the programme< Back to main menuSupport centre
Essential guidance, information and ideas for Big Local partnerships, to help you deliver change in your community.
Visit the support centre -
Other programmes
Other programmes
Find out how the principles of Big Local have inspired other programmes creating change in local communities.
< Back to main menuCommunity 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 more -
News and stories
News and stories
The latest news and stories from Big Local areas and beyond, exploring community power and resident-led change.
ExploreGo straight to…
< Back to main menuVoices of Big Local
Inspiring stories from the people making change happen in their communities.
Read more - Insights
- Policy
Finance
Investments
Big 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.
Annual report and accounts
Each year we will publish our annual report and financial accounts here.
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2025)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 2024)
Local Trust annual report and financial accounts (for the period ended 31 March 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 2024)
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)
Our new website that shares our learning from the Big Local programme is now live
Our new website that shares our learning from the Big Local programme is now live