As the Big Local programme concludes, its legacy highlights the power of resident-led, long-term funding to transform neighbourhoods. Big Local strengthened community power and the lessons and impact of the program will continue to shape future community led action
Professor Sarah Pearson, Director of the Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness, reflects on the recent conference ‘All Together…
As the anticipation builds for another Autumn budget, Madeleine Jennings, our head of policy and communications argues that real change depends on long-term, place-based investment that strengthens neighbourhood capacity and deepens social fabric
In this policy spotlight, Natasha Meldrum explores how investing in social capital can strengthen inclusion, rebuild trust, and foster belonging across neighbourhoods. The blog highlights how social infrastructure and equal access to opportunity can help communities reweave their social fabric and create lasting change
The final paper in our policy spotlight series summarises the evidence on social capital and its contribution to community cohesion.
With the Big Local programme nearing its close in March 2026, we’re turning our attention to the achievements, impact…
The government’s announcement in September 2025 that the Community Wealth Fund will be targeted at doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods marks…
This paper examines the relationship between social capital and social mobility in the UK through the lens of place.
As the political party conference season draws to a close for another year, Policy and Parliamentary Manager Tilly Steward looks back at Local Trust’s visits to Bournemouth, Liverpool and Manchester and shares three key takeaways from across our activities and engagement.
