West Midlands+ Regional cluster
Regional clusters help groups of Big Local areas that are geographically close to one another to meet up, share learning and to network.
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Resident charter workshop
A series of workshops designed to help us explore ways we can have more of a voice in the planning process
Green spaces and climate adaptation
Centre for Sustainable Energy will cover the importance of green spaces in our communities and how Big Local areas can act on this.
Support partner Q&A: Assets and legal bodies
WorkplaceWatch this Q&A to find out more about our new assets and legal bodies offers.
Support partner Q&A: Measuring change
Watch this Q&A to find out more about our measuring change offer.
Keep connected with Big Local: Make it Happen
Join us, for the June Keep connected with Big Local, our regular monthly catch-up, to find out about our new support package, Make it Happen!
Setting up a legal body
Training for Big Local areas considering legal entities, either for the first time or in the early stages of development.
Using the legal system as a tool for change
Coin Street Conference Centre 108 Stamford St, London, London, United KingdomAn in-person workshop that intends to introduce Big Locals to the legal system and help understand in which ways this can be used as a tool for change within their communities.
Community Assets in the early phase
OnlineTraining for Big Local areas considering community assets, either for the first time or early stages of development.
North East and Cumbria Regional Cluster
Woodhouse Close Church Proudfoot Dr, Bishop Auckland, United KingdomRegional clusters help groups of Big Local areas that are geographically close to one another to meet up, share learning and to network
North West and Yorkshire Regional cluster
Greenmoor Big Local Lidget Green Healthy Living Centre, 40 Lidget Place, Lidget Green, Bradford, United KingdomRegional clusters help groups of Big Local areas that are geographically close to one another to meet up, share learning and to network
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Keep Connected with Big Local: the Par Bay Story
OnlineHear from members of the Par Bay team, sharing their successes and lessons learned over the course of Big Local.
How to engage communities
OnlineJoin us for an interactive day to learn how good community engagement can support and strengthen your Big Local areas.
BLT bite-size: Navigating the planning maze
Grab your lunch and join Big Locals Together for an informal 30 minutes online with an expert. This month's...
BLT bite-size: Navigating the planning maze
Grab your lunch and join Big Locals Together for an informal 30 minutes online with an expert, on 'Navigating the planning maze.'
BLT bite-size: What are the main sections of a business plan & why?
Grab your lunch and join Big Locals Together for an informal 30 minutes online with an expert, on 'What are the main sections of a business plan & why?'
Big Local Connects 2022
The theme for Big Local Connects 2022 was celebrating local.
BLT bite-size: Managing your hub
Grab your lunch and join Big Locals Together for an informal 30 minutes online with an expert, on 'Managing your hub.'
Keep Connected: Responding to the cost of living crisis
At this Keep Connected event, Local Trust will be joined by our partners to offer Big Local partnerships general...
Setting up a legal body (becoming a director or trustee)
This online learning event is the latest in a series aimed primarily at Big Local areas who are thinking...
Mastering your comms – Peer learning event 1
Our first peer learning event as part of the Communications & Media support offer, hosted on Zoom by coach and peer learning facilitator Amanda Smethurst.
BLT bite-size: The art and science of creating a cash flow
Grab your lunch and join Big Locals Together for an informal 30 minutes online with an expert, on 'The art and science of creating a cash flow.'
Keep Connected: making the most of your relationships
Local Trust and Just Ideas will be sharing findings from research on Big Local relationships with local authorities, housing associations, schools and health agencies.
Climate support action with Our Sale West
Sale West Community Centre Sale West Community Centre, Manchester, United KingdomOur climate support partners, the Centre for Sustainable Energy, will be running a climate focused residential in Sale West in November.
Community assets (acquisition and management)
OnlineThis is the second community assets workshop with Locality, Local Trust's lead support partner on assets and legal bodies.
London Regional Cluster
OnlineRegional clusters help groups of Big Local areas that are geographically close to one another to meet up, share learning and to network
Second peer learning event: Communications & media support
OnlineThe second peer learning event within our communications & media support offer, hosted by coach and peer learning facilitator Amanda Smethurst.
Keep Connected with Big Local: Legacy and close out
OnlineExplore how you can navigate the topics of post-Big Local legacy and close out
London regional cluster
OnlineRegional clusters help groups of Big Local areas that are geographically close to one another to meet up, share learning and to network
Understanding community development
OnlineUnderstanding community development values, principles, and approaches helps strengthen the great work being done in your Big Local area.
Community assets: Management and sustainability beyond Big Local
Wargrave Big Local Community Hub, 143 Alder Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8HR Wargrave Big Local Community Hub, 143 Alder Street,, Wargrave Big Local Community Hub, 143 Alder Street, Newton-Le-Willows, United KingdomCome and explore community asset management and sustainability beyond Big Local funding
Big Local chairs network: Working effectively with volunteer board members
OnlineIn this online session, chairs will have an opportunity to explore some of the challenges of working with volunteer board members
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.
Keep Connected with Big Local: Working with Local Authorities and Housing Associations
OnlineAt this Keep Connected event, understand how to better influence, work with and even just effectively connect with your Local Authority or housing association.
Masterclass – Be a Whizz at Canva
Make social media graphics, animations and videos using Canva
Community Engagement – The START Approach
OnlineJoin us to START – The Heart of Your Community , a half day interactive training exploring the START approach of energizing work in your community.
Keep Connected with Big Local: Barriers to community participation
OnlineGet 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.
Crowdfunding 101: From getting started to hitting your target
OnlineAn introduction to crowdfunding: a straightforward fundraising method that can help you bring an idea, project or business to life.
Communications masterclass: Bring your social media to life
OnlineWant 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.
Worker network: Where would you like the worker network to take you?
WorkplaceIn 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?'.
How to engage communities
OnlineThis CPD accredited course explores how to do really great community engagement and will leave you with a toolkit of ideas.
Raising investment through community shares
OnlineAn introduction to this unique form of equity finance that can build stronger, more vibrant and independent communities
Looking Beyond the Foodbank: Creating a Collaborative Community Food System
In person , United KingdomAn event to share ideas and experiences, gain inspiration and develop tools to begin new, exciting food journeys in your community
Find your voice residential at Wembley Central
Patidar House, 22 London Rd, Wembley HA9 7EX Patidar House, 22 London Rd, Wembley, LondonThis two-day residential event is themed around communications and storytelling. It will include practical workshops and lots of opportunities...
Bid Writing – 6 steps to success!
OnlineBid writing can often be overwhelming to navigate. Join this workshop and learn, step by step, how to choose, prepare and write for funding.
Community enterprise and social value
OnlineIn 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.
Youth voice event with Heston West Big Local
Cranford Community CollegeDiscuss, share, and learn about youth engagement and participation with other Big Locals
Communications masterclass: Top tips for getting positive media coverage
OnlineWant 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.
Community assets: Managing and sustaining beyond Big Local
Coin Street Conference Centre 108 Stamford St, London, London, United KingdomBig Local areas across England have been making substantial investments in local community assets. From community hubs and gardens...
Speedy support sessions with Locality
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.
Speedy support sessions: Fundraising
OnlineAdvice on how to approach a fundraising strategy? Ideas about grant funding opportunities? Come join Stir to Action for a 1-1 chat.
Big Local Chairs Network – Reducing Overwhelm by Taking Control
OnlineChairs will have an opportunity to explore how they can lighten their workload by shifting their focus away from the demands
Speedy support sessions with Locality
OnlineLocality offers partnerships a 45-minute support session with advisors.
Big Local Meetup, Manchester
Manchester Art Gallery Mosley St, ManchesterConnect 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.
Big Local Meetup, London
Friends House, London 173-177 Euston Road, LondonConnect 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.
Locality Convention
Mecure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel Portland St, ManchesterJoin community groups and organisations to be part of the biggest community sector event of the year.