🏆 Congratulations to Shropshire Council, winners of the 'Keep it Local' Award at this year’s @locality.org.uk Convention! Their work on community covenants shows what’s possible when councils & communities work hand in hand. Learn more about our pilot with them and Fordhall Farm 👉 buff.ly/IevJ6sh

Last night at #Locality25 we were delighted to announce the winners of the Locality Awards 🏆 Thank you and congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted organisations. Meet the winners: https://locality.org.uk/news/locality-awards-winners-25

Got to see #Anfield today. I didn’t have to walk alone as we were guided by locals from #HomebakedCLT and #KittysLaundry today. It’s good to know @locality.org.uk is an umbrella organisation. My, didn’t it rain? #Locality25 #IFS100

Evening at #Locality25!

Thank you so much to the supporters and exhibitors at #Locality25! Make sure you check out their stands in the exhibition hall and get advice and tips for your organisation 🙌

"Hope isn't gone - it lives in our neighbourhoods, in local people who refuse to give up on the places they call home... Government should ask communities not what we can do for you, but what we can do with you." - Jane Dawe, Safe Regeneration #Locality25

It's great to be here at #locality25 convention, meeting new people and bumping into international friends. #PowerOfCommunity

Locality CEO Tony Armstrong welcomes delegates to #Locality25 - a time to find solutions from within and give ourselves energy and inspiration

Melissa Aase, CEO of the International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers, opens #IFS100 #Locality25 “The people of our movement, of Locality’s movement, have worked together as a network to build community strength, no matter where we are in the world, for the last 100 years.”

We’re at Anfield Stadium ready to kick off #Locality25! We can’t wait to welcome our delegates and celebrate the #PowerOfCommunity #IFS100

Fantastic to join @locality.org.uk yesterday for the launch of their new report, Community powered neighbourhoods. Read the full report here ⤵️

At #IFS100 in Westminster, Tony Armstrong has announced our new report, “Community-powered neighbourhoods” In a time of social division, let's get power back to local people through the organisations that know them best – community anchor organisations Read here locality.org.uk/reports/comm...

We're at #IFS100 celebrating 100 years of The International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers (IFS)! We're launching into our visit at Bromley by Bow Centre with CEO Elly De Decker, who is telling us how the centre created a model for healthy, vibrant communities.

82% of the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods today were in the same situation six years ago. Previous policies meant to tackle this have undermined local efforts. Our Policy Manager Sam Pluckrose-Oliver explains how the government can back local communities instead. locality.org.uk/news/persist...

🚨 Just one day left to get your tickets for #Locality25 Convention! Hear from speakers from across the UK and around the globe, from New York to Nigeria. 📅 12 and 13 November 2025 📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium 🎟️Tickets: https://locality.org.uk/events/locality-convention/

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. Grab your ticket while you still can! 📅 12 and 13 November 2025 📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium 🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...

Get ready for the Locality Convention - the biggest community sector event of the year! We’re pleased to share that C-Change West London (the legacy organisation of Heston West Big Local) has been shortlisted for the ‘Transforming Lives Award,’ to be announced at the convention. Get your tickets 👇

🏡 Stewarding land & buildings with neighbours in Heeley ✨ Filling a historic hall in Stretford with life & purpose ⚒️ Supporting people to build their own homes in Chapeltown 🎨 Creating community assets in Coalville The community champions of @right-here.org have a clear message: 1/🧵

When people feel powerless, they start looking for answers elsewhere We need to give communities the powers to fix the problems they see. That's why we're part of We're Right Here Watch and share their film if you support community power #CommunityPoweredPolitics #CommunityPower @right-here.org

⏱️ The countdown is on to get your tickets for #Locality25 Convention! Join us at Anfield Stadium as we kick off an amazing celebration of the #PowerOfCommunity. 📅 12 and 13 November 2025 📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium 🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...

🎉 Finalists announced for the Locality Awards '25, celebrating the power of community Read about all the organisations shortlisted for the #Locality25 awards: locality.org.uk/news/localit... Winners will be revealed at Locality Convention on 12 Nov - book here: locality.org.uk/events/local...

Tune in to Ferndale Community Radio on Monday morning at 10am - our Director of Marketing and Partnerships Chris Wood will be talking about the power of communities across the country, Locality and our Convention - which is less than a month away! You can listen here: www.fcradio.co.uk

In response to far-right and antisemitic violence, Locality's Tony Armstrong and 160 civil society leaders call on the Prime Minister to advance anti-racism, inclusion & equality. We recommend concrete actions the PM can take in the letter: locality.org.uk/news/letter-... @equallyours.bsky.social

Last chance! Just a few weeks to get your tickets for #Locality25 Convention. Join us at Anfield Stadium as we kick off an amazing celebration of the #PowerOfCommunity. 📅 12 and 13 November 2025 📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium 🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...

Here’s Ed Wallis, Locality’s Director of Policy with his reflections on Labour party conference and what the talk is about the role of local communities. In particular what the new Communities Secretary Steve Reed is saying and what he’s announced. @ewallis.bsky.social

🧐Wondering how to find a social investor that's right for you? The @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social Fundmapper Directory lists more than 150+ investors and funds and is a great tool for charities and social enterprises seeking social investment. Check it out 👇 mycommunity.org.uk/find-social-...

We’re delighted that this work has brought together a coalition of actors - including @ncvo.bsky.social, Warm Welcome, @locality.org.uk, We’re Right Here, and @powertochange.org.uk are joining us as we start this work.

🧵A Nation of Neighbours | New coalition of the willing 🤝 Across Britain, communities are quietly leading change – from food banks to youth centres, from local enterprises to new models of care. This energy and creativity is powering a story of national renewal rooted in neighbourhoods.

[email protected] makes the crucial case for community ownership in @theguardian.com. She says government's attempts to combine funding with powers to own community assets will make a difference long after the funding ends, unlike previous initiatives www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Live from #LabourConference a new essay collection has been launched that argues the party should focus on bolstering communities to solve our problems, with an intro from our very own @ewallis.bsky.social - read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/s...

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