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Voices of Big Local Apr 2024 Community spirit

Changemakers: Creating a legacy of community development

Chair of Par Bay Big Local, Sonia Clyne, looks back on their achievements, with projects including developing a community centre, a garden and a skatepark, and shares how her work is continuing beyond Big Local.

Voices of Big Local Mar 2024 Skills Spaces and services

‘It’s about young people’s voices’

At Newington Big Local’s popular Chill Club young people gain cooking skills, explore their creativity and connect with their community.

blog Mar 2024 Power and leadership

Why we must invest in the women supporting their communities

To mark Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the contribution of the dedicated women who volunteer across the Big Local programme – and calling for greater investment in women’s community leadership in the future.  

Voices of Big Local Mar 2024 Community spirit

Changemakers: Addressing local needs and growing community resilience

Brenda Lines has approached her role as chair of Big Local DY10 with a strategic mindset. Here, she tells us about the measurable impact they have made in the community, and how the biggest success of the partnership has been enabling people to grow.