📣 NEW RESEARCH We welcome Labour’s goal of establishing a Local Power Plan – but we urge them to consider how the money is distributed, so doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods are not left behind in the move towards net zero. Read our new paper now: localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea…

In our blog Natasha Meldrum, policy and parliamentary assistant, explores what's needed to successfully deliver local energy projects – and how to reduce the risk of doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods being left behind in the transition to green energy: localtrust.org.uk/news-and-stori…

We’re urging the government to roll out a #netzero training scheme, developed in partnership with communities in the most deprived neighbourhoods and inspired by the model developed by Ambition LW Big Local. Read about their impact in our new report: localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea…

We welcome Labour’s intention to implement a Local Power Plan as part of its national mission for clean energy – but we urge them to ensure no neighbourhood is left behind in the green energy transition. Explore our 5 recommendations for the government: localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea…

From archery to a bouncy castle and Strong Man competition, we had a lot of fun celebrating with Shadsworth and Whitebirk #BigLocal at their summer festival in Blackburn! Here’s a snapshot: 📸

In this episode of the community power podcast, we catch up with Mike, Gary & Angela as they reflect on their journey with Mossleybiglocal in Walsall.   Hear the important role Mossley’s community hub has played in bringing the community together: localtrust.org.uk/news-and-stori…

The fourth paper in our series on Labour’s five missions examines their intention for a national transition to green energy – and how community-based energy projects have a vital role to play. Read more about our recommendations at: localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea…

📢What happens when just over £1m in non-prescriptive funding is given to 150 communities across England? Our new research, conducted by The SCL Agency, examines the relationship between financial resources and community power in the #BigLocal programme: localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea…

Thank you We're Right Here: the campaign for community power for picking up on my maiden speech talking about how we must put people and communities at the heart of policy. Looking forward to working with you and @FutuGovForum & Power to Change on this agenda I will also support Local Trust and Community Wealth Fund

How has the design of #BigLocal led to empowered, resilient communities? In our latest blog Laura Fisher, researcher at Local Trust, explores the relationship between money and community power in the programme ⤵️ localtrust.org.uk/news-and-stori…

Great to see all of Local Trust policy papers on how the government can deliver its 5 missions at the neighbourhood level - all in one place: localtrust.org.uk/policy/making-… - for more on why neighbourhoods are so important checkout localtrust.org.uk/policy

Thank you Fred Thomas MP for your support and for using your maiden speech to highlight community-led initiatives across your constituency. We look forward to working with you to ensure the #CommunityWealthFund has the greatest impact in the places that need it most.

Our new research by The SCL Agency found that non-prescriptive funding, like in #BigLocal, leads to a growing belief in communities that change is possible through resident leadership and advocacy – when the resources are available. Download the report: localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea…

How can communities gain power to influence decisions that impact their lives? Our research shows that community power, when supported with resources and time, can flourish. Check out the web of community power! 👉👉localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea… VSSN Local Trust

Using #participatory evaluation to understand the links between money & community power was essential to expose the micro, meso & macro dimensions of power that support, or restrict, community power. 👉localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea… ICPHR Journal of Participatory Research Methods Motto Nganda Carrie Barrett

Our latest series of policy research papers explores the new Labour government’s five missions – and how they need to make them work in neighbourhoods. Download the series at: localtrust.org.uk/policy/making-…

This has to be among the top questions I get asked when I explain the Big Local model to people - so great to see the evidence is in favour of non-prescriptive funding! #nostrings #communityled

This brilliant film from Arley and Ansley Big Local celebrates the #BigLocal area’s achievements and the impact it’s had on the local community in North Warwickshire 💫 Watch it now at: youtube.com/watch?v=W0uM1s…

A web of community power: Our latest research shows how access to, and spending of, non-prescriptive funding can generate and sustain community power. Read more in the report from The SCL Agency at: localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea…

🎉 More than 50 areas have now completed the #BigLocal programme – one third of the 150 that received just over £1m in funding from @NCLF. It’s a significant milestone for communities across England, marking more than a decade of resident-led change ⤵️ localtrust.org.uk/news-and-stori…