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.
Working in a community facing severe food poverty, Northwood Together Big Local has built innovative partnerships with organisations to support local people. Here, Lisa Cover, the area’s Community Development Manager, shares how they’ve made it happen.
In 2018, a programme of cuts led to the closure of Ore Library in Sussex. But with funding from Big Local North East Hastings, volunteers were able to reopen the space – bringing joy and connection to local residents of all generations.
A small grant from Big Local North East Hastings enabled parents Lisa and Jamie Henderson to set up their own charity. Five years on, it’s provided vital respite and support services for nearly 200 families with children with special educational needs (SEN).
Exploring what happens when you give local people the money, power and the resources to make a difference in their neighbourhoods.
