What is possible? A look at the fundraising landscape
OnlineFundraising can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be. Learn about the funding landscape in this session.
Local Trust is a place-based funder supporting communities to achieve their ambitions.
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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.
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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.
ExploreGo straight to…
Voices of Big Local
Inspiring stories from the people making change happen in their communities.
Read moreLearn new skills and share experiences at events for Big Local areas including training, networking and more.
Fundraising can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be. Learn about the funding landscape in this session.
At this Keep Connected event, understand how to better influence, work with and even just effectively connect with your Local Authority or housing association.
Make social media graphics, animations and videos using Canva
Join us to START – The Heart of Your Community , a half day interactive training exploring the START approach of energizing work in your community.
Get a taste for what being a member of Community Practitioners Network is like, with a session exploring how to take ownership over projects and get the community involved.
An introduction to crowdfunding: a straightforward fundraising method that can help you bring an idea, project or business to life.
Want to inject some creativity into your social media work? Join this masterclass for some inspiration and tips to bring your social media content to life.
In this Workplace Live event, we'll be kicking off the workers network by introducing you to what we've planned and asking 'where would you like the network to take you?'.
This CPD accredited course explores how to do really great community engagement and will leave you with a toolkit of ideas.
An introduction to this unique form of equity finance that can build stronger, more vibrant and independent communities
An event to share ideas and experiences, gain inspiration and develop tools to begin new, exciting food journeys in your community
This two-day residential event is themed around communications and storytelling. It will include practical workshops and lots of opportunities...
Bid writing can often be overwhelming to navigate. Join this workshop and learn, step by step, how to choose, prepare and write for funding.
In this session the Stir to Action team will look at trade-based income opportunities and explore how your business can contribute to creating a more resilient local economy.
Discuss, share, and learn about youth engagement and participation with other Big Locals
Want to spread the word far and wide about all the amazing work of your Big Local? Join Peg Alexander for a 90-minute media masterclass.
Big Local areas across England have been making substantial investments in local community assets. From community hubs and gardens...
Do you have questions about becoming a legal body, or building, taking over and managing an asset? Book a 45 minute session with expert Locality advisors, to get answers to your questions now.
Advice on how to approach a fundraising strategy? Ideas about grant funding opportunities? Come join Stir to Action for a 1-1 chat.
Chairs will have an opportunity to explore how they can lighten their workload by shifting their focus away from the demands
Locality offers partnerships a 45-minute support session with advisors.
Connect with your Big Local peers for an evening and day, of learning and networking, focused on overcoming some of the common problems currently faced by Big Local areas.
Connect with your Big Local peers for an evening and day, of learning and networking, focused on overcoming some of the common problems currently faced by Big Local areas.
Join community groups and organisations to be part of the biggest community sector event of the year.