In Sunderland, 3 Together Big Local invested in local voluntary groups working to make a difference to health and wellbeing. Now, as they look beyond their time in the Big Local programme, they’re determined to build connections and share their learnings, continuing to improve lives in ‘left behind’ communities.
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News Jul 2025
Community spirit
Big Local celebrates 100 areas completing their journey
This summer marks more than a decade of resident-led change as 100 areas complete the Big Local programme –…
blog Jul 2025
Community spirit
Marking a moment: 100 areas complete their Big Local journey
Our CEO Rachel Rowney reflects on a key Big Local milestone and what comes next
Voices of Big Local Jul 2025
Community spirit
Building a legacy: how Chelsea’s Big Local is here to stay
Shahee Islam is the chair of World’s End and Lots Road Big Local in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London. As they become the 100th of 150 areas to complete the Big Local programme, Shahee reflects on the last 10 years and shares how those involved plan to continue improving their diverse community.
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Big Local programme closing – FAQs
In March 2026, the Big Local programme will close. Read our frequently asked questions to find out more.
Voices of Big Local Jul 2025
Spaces and services
From hut to hub: how Moorsley rebuilt its community heart
Moorsley, a former mining village in the North East of England, is one of three communities that form the 3 Together Big Local area. Over the years, the community had lost many of its shared spaces, including the village hall. But with the help of Big Local funding, a group of residents was determined to change things – and breathe new life into the Moorsley Hut.
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100 neighbourhoods: Celebrating Big Local change
This summer marks a significant milestone for Big Local, as we celebrate 100 areas completing the programme.
News Jul 2025
Community spirit
Local economies
New research shows local, resident-led regeneration has doubled business growth in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities
The report, Everybody Needs Good Neighbourhoods 2, published on 1 July 2025, provides compelling evidence that supporting residents to…
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Local economies
Everybody needs good neighbourhoods 2
This report shows that empowering communities boosts local economies, reduces crime, and reduces child poverty through grassroots leadership.