In the Big Local area of North meets South, chair Roy Figes explains how they broke down barriers and brought two communities together. Find out how they have been addressing issues affecting younger people and listening to what residents really wanted for their area.
Getting involved in Big Local helped Donna Crutcher through a tough time. She explains how the caring community she has known since childhood has benefitted from a shared space and new opportunities for connection.
When Angie Buss retired to Blackpool, she felt a duty to volunteer to improve her new community. She shares how Revoelution Big Local has changed residents’ experiences of the area.
In an overlooked area of East Finchley, chair of Grange Big Local, James Masters, tells us how they set out to encourage residents to bond together and instil a sense of civic pride.
Derek Bramham has been the chair of Big Local Thurnscoe for over a decade. He reflects on the local regeneration that’s been made possible, thanks to Big Local funding and the hard work of the community.
After joining Keighley Big Local in 2016, chair Fiona Thompson shares the area’s journey so far and her experience of creating Café Eden – a safe space supporting parents and carers of autistic children.
When life got tough for Vicky Williamson, a chance encounter with a volunteer from Northwood Together Big Local transformed her life. Vicky shares how getting involved with the programme built her confidence and helped her get back into the workplace.
Working in a community facing severe food poverty, Northwood Together Big Local has built innovative partnerships with organisations to support local people. Here, Lisa Cover, the area’s Community Development Manager, shares how they’ve made it happen.
