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.
This report proposes a new framework for rethinking the relationship between people and the state, which brings together outcomes, power and participation.
A new report from the Future Governance Forum and Local Trust outlines how devolving power to neighbourhoods can unlock national renewal. It calls for community-led investment, participatory policymaking, and support for the UK’s most disadvantaged areas.
England’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods will receive vital investment in social infrastructure through the Community Wealth Fund.
We welcome the government’s announcement of its Pride in Place programme, which gives 339 local communities funding and control over how it’s spent.
