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News and stories

A collection of brilliant stories and features on resident-led change

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May 2025
New report reveals £1.7bn boost from All Neighbourhoods Thriving fund

Exploring how investing in social infrastructure delivers strong returns, with insights from...
Local economies
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Groundbreaking analysis shows significant long-term economic benefit to investing...

New research by Local Trust and Frontier Economics outlines that the Government...
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What research tells us about community-led health responses

Lucy reflects on our latest academic seminar on community responses to health...
Voices of Big Local
May 2025
Changemakers: Supporting young people’s mental health and igniting community spirit

Donna Inwood, chair of Leecliffe Big Local, shares how talking therapies, youth...
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May 2025
Bridges between people, not just places: the case for social infrastructure

The government's current infrastructure plans focus heavily on physical infrastructure while overlooking...
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Changemakers: Building alliances and a sense of belonging in...

As a partnership member of Big Local SW11, Asi Munisi has helped...
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The community power podcast: Series two

We’re back for a second series – exploring what happens when you...
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May 2025
Organising successful community events: A community action plan

Download this community action plan to organise successful community events
Community spirit Culture and creativity

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