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Explore how community spirit inspires resident-led change

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Press release: Big Local celebrates 50 areas completing their programme journey

This summer marked a significant milestone for Big Local, as 50...
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North meets South: Three reflections on closing out of the Big Local programme

In July 2024, North meets South Big Local in Essex closed...
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Community spirit Local economies Power and leadership
An interconnected web: How funding can develop community power

How does giving communities just over £1million of non-prescriptive funding with 10-15...
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‘I think what we’ve given a lot of people is self-confidence’

In the Big Local area of North meets South, chair Roy...
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Community spirit Local economies
Changemakers: Engaging residents and inspiring future regeneration in Blackpool

When Angie Buss retired to Blackpool, she felt a duty to...
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Changemakers: Investing in people and local organisations in East Finchley

In an overlooked area of East Finchley, chair of Grange Big...
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Changemakers: Inspiring community pride and creating a better place to live

Derek Bramham has been the chair of Big Local Thurnscoe for...
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Changemakers: Reducing isolation and inspiring connection in West Yorkshire

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

When life got tough for Vicky Williamson, a chance encounter with...

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