The Pride in Place programme's investment in 330 disadvantaged neighbourhoods could be hugely significant. The answers to the problems we face are in local communities. To unlock this potential, the government must learn lessons from previous programmes and embed community control and ownership.

The latest podcast from @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is a must listen! Julia Strelczuk, Founder of Nettle Café, speaks about her brave use of repayable finance to kickstart her organisation. 🎙️Listen now >> buff.ly/x3Fk59P

Join us at #Locality25 Convention – the biggest community sector event of the year! Learn about the latest best practices and bold new approaches for community organisations. 📅 12 and 13 November 2025 📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium 🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...

Doesn't every community around the world have a project that belongs in the Museum of Broken Dreams? Full disclosure: I believe in the power of realizing people's hopes and dreams.

The @right-here.org Museum of Broken Dreams catalogues community-led projects that could have transformed lives if only for funding, support and belief in the power of community. Visit the virtual museum: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/36593da67ff44aef9d3812a462c92a6e

Our film with #EvergreenCollective tells the story of a community built by women, where culture, faith and empowerment go hand in hand. Find out the difference Evergreen are making to the lives of women and girls in Derby and beyond. youtu.be/rMpeBwx-xiM #PowerOfCommunity

We can’t wait for #Locality25 Convention this November – join us to learn about the latest best practices and bold new approaches for community organisations. 📅 12 and 13 November 2025 📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium 🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...

Seeing women lead inspires others to step up.” – Misba Khan, Founder & Chair of #EvergreenCollective. Evergreen’s leadership is challenging expectations and creating real change for women and girls in their community. locality.org.uk/case-studies...

"I never imagined I’d be riding a bike. Seventeen years ago, that would’ve been unheard of for someone like me.” – Tasneem Mufti, #EvergreenCollective Volunteer. Evergreen Collective isn’t just about activities — it’s about rewriting the narrative for Muslim women and girls. youtu.be/J54pEbm2Msw

This film captures the story of #EvergreenCollective: a community built by women, where culture, faith and empowerment go hand in hand. Find out the difference Evergreen are making to the lives of women and girls in Derby and beyond. youtu.be/rMpeBwx-xiM @derbyshirelive.co.uk #powerofcommunity

Meet Evergreen Collective – a Muslim, female-led organisation in Derby. Today, we’re sharing their powerful story of community and empowerment. Follow as we highlight their journey, the women behind it, and what’s coming next. locality.org.uk/case-studies... #powerofcommunity #evergreencollective

While we welcome the vision, communities need a clear roadmap for the practical steps to deliver neighbourhood-based, preventative healthcare. We’ve partnered with @locality.org.uk to reflect on what the plan really means for communities across England. Read our response: bit.ly/3GPZZ0g

Book now for the @locality.org.uk Convention 2025! Taking place in Liverpool 12-13 November, Locality’s annual Convention brings together leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers who believe in the power of community. Find out more and book your tickets ➡️ buff.ly/zMcVUb7

The NHS 10-year plan is ambitious, but is it enough to deliver real change? While we welcome the vision, communities need a clear roadmap for the practical steps to deliver neighbourhood-based, preventative healthcare. 👉Read our response with @localtrust.org.uk: locality.org.uk/news/nhs-10-...

🌊Community Power making a big splash Read how #BramleyBaths in #Leeds used Community Shares to raise £384k from 531 investors to refurb their historic swimming pool. www.uk.coop/case-studies... @cooperativesuk.bsky.social @coopfinance.bsky.social @locality.org.uk @crowdfunder.bsky.social

📢 Rhedeg adeilad cymunedol? Ymunwch â'r weminar hwn am ddim gan ein sefydliad partner Locality. 📢 Running a community building? Join this free webinar delivered by our partner organisation @locality.org.uk . 📅 10:30am – 12:00pm, 12/09 👉 Archebwch nawr | Book now: buff.ly/VjTrT2M

🏊@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social's latest case study spotlights Locality members Bramley Baths, a beloved community asset for 120+ years. With social investment from @keyfund.bsky.social, they repaired their roof & protected vital services. Read more: www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...

Sacha Bedding, Chief Executive of Locality member Wharton Trust, calls for meaningful power devolved to communities to reconnect them, alongside 300 other community leaders with the @right-here.org campaign

The @LNER Customer and Community Investment Fund is open! Charities in #NewcastleCentralandWest can apply for up to £10,000 to support projects. Deadline: 25 August 2025 Know a local charity making a difference? Encourage them to apply! www.lner.co.uk/about-us/cus...

Plan for community right to buy in Labour's English Devolution Bill is welcome - but must be backed with funding, say @plunkettuk.bsky.social and @locality.org.uk #coops

We're looking forward to #Locality25 Convention, the biggest community sector event of the year! It's always an inspiring event and a great opportunity to connect with friends and explore new ideas in the community sector. Tickets are 15% off until Monday 👉 bit.ly/3UuJdXs #PowerOfCommunity

It's crucial to hear the voice of community power and hope in response to the continued threat of division and unrest. The We're Right Here (@right-here.org) campaign is calling for local people to have more control over the things that matter to them, so that people feel powerful not disempowered

Coming just one week after the English #Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published in Parliament, the letter urges the government to deliver a devolution agenda that transfers genuine decision-making power over spaces, spending, and services to local people. 🧵 2/3

That’s how we will bridge the gap between politics and ordinary people, and give everyone a stake in our shared future. Our message to the Prime Minister is this: give us community power and we’ll show you what we’re capable of. Read the letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/co... 🧵 3/3

Tickets for #Locality25 Convention are now on sale! Join us at Anfield Stadium as we kick off an amazing celebration of the #PowerOfCommunity. 🎟️Grab your early bird tickets now for the best price: locality.org.uk/events/local...

Social enterprises and charities within the #WestMidlands have been doing amazing work supporting communities across the region. Read @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social's new blog to find out how 3 organisations have used #SocialInvestment to create impact ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

If you saw the news yesterday that the government is introducing a new Community Right to Buy as part of their retitled 'English Devolution and Community Empowerment' Bill, and you're wondering what a Community Right to Buy is, we've got the lowdown here: locality.org.uk/what-is-comm...

We welcome the inclusion of the Right to Buy for communities in the #EnglishDevolutionBill. However, for every neighbourhood to reap the rewards, especially more disadvantaged areas, it must be backed by proper govt funding. Read more on the Community Right to Buy: locality.org.uk/what-is-comm...

Many funds for community organisations and community ownership require match funding to be eligible - find out more from @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social on how you can raise funds and learn from success stories: www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/... #SocialInvestment #community #MatchFunding

We've been proud to support Big Locals to help them succeed and are so glad many of them are Locality members! Read more and find a Big Local near you: localtrust.org.uk/100-neighbou...

@locality.org.uk's‬ Keep It Local Award celebrates local authorities that have forged strong partnerships with local community organisations. There’s one week left to apply.🏆 locality.org.uk/events/event...

Listening to @locality.org.uk 'all you need to know', describing 'Jugaad' - (Wikipedia) a concept of non-conventional, frugal innovation in the Indian subcontinent.[1] [...] innovative fixes or simple workarounds, solutions that bend the rules, or resources that can be used in such a way...

Tickets for #Locality25 Convention are now on sale! Join us at Anfield Stadium as we kick off an amazing celebration of the #PowerOfCommunity. 🎟️Grab your early bird tickets now for the best price: locality.org.uk/events/local...

There are major benefits situating services together locally, but new 'Neighbourhood Health Centres' should be located in and work closely with the thousands of charity-run community hubs that already tackle poor health, often without funding or collaboration with the NHS. www.gov.uk/government/n...

🏆LOCALITY AWARDS🏆celebrate the most dedicated and inspiring people and organisations in the Locality network. Nominate a community organisation who deserves to be recognised for their work demonstrating the power of community. Find out more and apply by Thurs 3 July: locality.org.uk/events/event...

What do we want from the NHS 10-year plan? 🚨 The government’s NHS 10-year plan aims to transform the NHS into a neighbourhood health service — a model focused less on treating illness in hospitals and more on keeping people healthy within their communities. [1/2]

Ahead of the plan, we’re revisiting our response to the public consultation on the NHS 10-year health plan for England, developed with @locality.org.uk, @wearenewlocal.bsky.social & @powertochange.org.uk, where we call for 10 policy changes to transform the NHS: bit.ly/4ll1B13 [2/2]

@locality.org.uk are celebrating outstanding individuals and organisations across their network in their 2025 Awards.🏆 Applications are now open – nominate a Locality member who deserves to be recognised for their work demonstrating the power of community. ⬇️

Last week, we were thrilled to host @andyburnham.bsky.social‬, community leaders, and national policymakers aboard the Big GM Live Well Bus Tour in Manchester. 🚌 Special thanks to our partners GM Live Well, @right-here.org‬, and @locality.org.uk Watch the highlights ⬇️ @maddiejennings.bsky.social

📢 9.3 million people are facing hunger and hardship in the UK. We support @trusselluk.bsky.social, @jrf-uk.bsky.social and 100s of people in Parliament today calling on MPs to Guarantee our Essentials. #EssentialsGuarantee locality.org.uk/news/localit...

Upcoming free webinar on Thursday this week from @locality.org.uk on 'Securing funding for your capital project' mycommunity.org.uk/securing-fun...

There’s hundreds of us here today calling for change. And you can help us by emailing your MP ⤵️ action.trussell.org.uk/your-mp-must...

📣 NEW: Millions of people are turning to food banks because Universal Credit is falling short. And now the UK government is voting on brutal cuts to disability support. We’re in Parliament today to urge MPs to ACT on hunger and hardship.

🏆The Locality Awards are back! We're celebrating the most dedicated and inspiring people and organisations in the Locality network. Nominate your organisation or another Locality member for the chance to win £1,000! Find out more and apply by Thursday 3 July: locality.org.uk/events/event...

Today community leaders and champions were awarded honours, including Locality CEO Tony Armstrong! They include founders and volunteers providing food, transport, sports and health services for their communities. Congratulations to you all. locality.org.uk/news/tony-ar... @antlondon.bsky.social

Day 2 #NHSConfedExpo First up-how integrated neighbourhood health works for communities. Relationships are key, people don't care about who delivers their care and expect integrated services. We need a genuine power shift to communities, with trust, financial flows and governance to support it.

Spending Review response from @locality.org.uk 👇 Some positive announcements like the funding for 350 deprived communities. But despite the Chancellor specifically referencing community assets in the Commons, no dedicated funding for community ownership announced.

Locality CEO Tony Armstrong responds to the #SpendingReview: “It's disappointing to see the absence of funding for community ownership. Renewal can only happen with direct involvement of local people. Govt must set out a clear way forward on how to put community power at the top of the agenda.”

A joy to join the session on Keeping it Local, and lessons from @locality.org.uk on embedding principles into local authority and health service infrastructure and cultures. The need for inclusive approaches, investment and collaborative working across health and the voluntary sector.

'There’s a lot of time and effort wasted'