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Community spirit Equality, diversity and inclusion Spaces and services
Changemakers: Reducing isolation and inspiring connection in West Yorkshire

After joining Keighley Big Local in 2016, chair Fiona Thompson shares the...
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Community spirit Equality, diversity and inclusion
‘A quick chat and a cup of tea changed...

When life got tough for Vicky Williamson, a chance encounter with a...
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Community spirit Health and wellbeing Skills
‘People start walking around with their heads held high...

Working in a community facing severe food poverty, Northwood Together Big Local...
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The community power podcast: Series three

Exploring what happens when you give local people the money, power and...
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Community spirit
Changemakers: Creating a legacy of community development

Chair of Par Bay Big Local, Sonia Clyne, looks back on their...
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Community spirit Spaces and services
‘Newington is the complete opposite of what it used...

With a buzzing community centre at the heart of their achievements and...
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Community spirit
Changemakers: Addressing local needs and growing community resilience

Brenda Lines has approached her role as chair of Big Local DY10...
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Community spirit
Changemakers: Bringing divided neighbourhoods together in the West Midlands

Tracy Lowe has led a youth club in her Black Country community...
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Transforming civic life: The Big Local story

Local Trust CEO Matt Leach reflects on the story of the Big...

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