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Our policy and advocacy work aims to secure more resources and better support for communities enabling them to thrive

The Community Wealth Fund

The campaign for a Community Wealth Fund aims to secure funding for...
Social Capital 2025: Building connection, improving outcomes
‘Left behind’ neighbourhoods

We define 'left behind' areas as places that rank highly on the...
A learning network for local government

Join the national network for neighbourhood improvement

3ni builds on the evidence base from Big Local and beyond on the transformative potential of community-led neighbourhood renewal.

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Policy research and opinion

Our latest news, submissions and research on improving prospects for communities across England

 

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Everybody needs good neighbourhoods 2

This report shows that empowering communities boosts local economies, reduces crime, and...
Community spirit Local economies
blog
June 2025
Why improving local transport is more crucial than ever

Marking Better Transport Week, Local Trust CEO, Rachel Rowney, shares why improving...
Spaces and services
Making the government’s missions work in neighbourhoods

Discover how the Labour government's missions can be implemented on a neighbourhood...
blog
Local economies Organising and deciding
Three key takeaways from our seminar on community-led neighbourhood...

Local Trust’s research manager, Lucy Terry, reflects on the key learnings shared...
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A busy street with a shop selling homewares nearby.
Power and leadership
Local Trust response: Community Wealth Fund technical consultation

Local Trust's submission to the government's technical consultation on the design and...
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Health starts in the neighbourhood

This report shares a new vision for healthcare that prioritises prevention, community...
Health and wellbeing
What is social infrastructure?

What does having strong social infrastructure means for communities?

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About Big Local

Through Big Local, 150 areas across England were enabled to create lasting change in their neighbourhoods over 10 to…
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