As the anticipation builds ahead of July’s general election, Local Trust is asking politicians from all parties to focus their attention on neighbourhoods.
Local Trust’s neighbourhoods manifesto calls for the next government to commit to improving the prospects of doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods – those that have the highest levels of deprivation and weakest social infrastructure.
Strong communities, with the power and resources to make key decisions on what is best for them, have the potential to transform their areas and improve the quality of life for the people who call them home.
Local Trust’s CEO Matt Leach reflects on New Local’s 2024 Stronger Things conference – and why we need to support communities to build power for themselves.
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.
What does having strong social infrastructure means for communities?
Steven Barclay, policy researcher at Local Trust, shares three key takeaways from the latest research seminar ‘Pride in Place’: Why is identifying with the place you live important?
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.
