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News Sep 2018
Community spirit
Two new learning clusters get the green light
Adam Smith, Senior programme coordinator at Local Trust, shares news of two brand new learning clusters in project management and how to achieve effective social change
research Power and leadership
Rebalancing the power
Five principles for a successful relationship between councils and communities
podcast Power and leadership
Rebalancing the power
The conversation also touches on potential new ways of distributing social funds post Brexit. Participants: Trinley Walker, NLGN. Bob…
blog Sep 2018
Culture and creativity
Engaging with the past to build better futures
Carey Newson, author of our essay ‘Designs on the past’, describes her experience of learning from four Big Local communities who see their histories as a catalyst for community change
blog Sep 2018
Community spirit
Culture and creativity
From Windrush to Aretha: real stories shared by real women
Nyah, Birchfield Big Local, describes how the power of storytelling and performing arts has brought different women from the same community closer together.
News Sep 2018
Local economies
Spending Out – Getting the most out of Big Local now and in future
Chris Falconer, Head of programme delivery at Local Trust, outlines what happens on the lead up to 2026 and beyond
blog Sep 2018
Power and leadership
Who’s accountable? Council or community
Shana Roberts, parish councilllor and chair of Brookside Big Local, describes how councils and communities can work together.
News Aug 2018
Local economies
Alliance calls for future dormant assets to fund ‘left behind’ communities
A new Community Wealth Fund could support the communities who need it the most.