It’s growing for sure. After many years on twitter I’m here sharing lots of #photography, #poetry & social political commentary. I manage a #BigLocal in #Jarrow we support #UniversalBasicIncome and #JarraTea. Welcome to the other place.
November 13, 2024 at 9:17 PM
It’s growing for sure. After many years on twitter I’m here sharing lots of #photography, #poetry & social political commentary. I manage a #BigLocal in #Jarrow we support #UniversalBasicIncome and #JarraTea. Welcome to the other place.
📍 Hastings. In 2018, a programme of cuts led to the closure of Ore Library in Sussex. But with funding from #BigLocal North East Hastings, volunteers were able to reopen the space: localtrust.org.uk/news-and-sto... #IVD2024
December 5, 2024 at 2:59 PM
📍 Hastings. In 2018, a programme of cuts led to the closure of Ore Library in Sussex. But with funding from #BigLocal North East Hastings, volunteers were able to reopen the space: localtrust.org.uk/news-and-sto... #IVD2024
We’re happy to be on Bluesky! Find out what makes the #BigLocal funding programme so unique – and sign up for regular updates from us – at localtrust.org.uk/big-local/ab...
About Big Local
Through Big Local, 150 areas across England were enabled to create lasting change in their neighbourhoods over 10 to...
localtrust.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 12:37 PM
We’re happy to be on Bluesky! Find out what makes the #BigLocal funding programme so unique – and sign up for regular updates from us – at localtrust.org.uk/big-local/ab...
💚“We believe that when communities lead, better health follows.” - Ruby Frankland, strategic partnerships manager
Based on learnings from #BigLocal, we are launching a programme of action research with @nhsconfed.org to build more community-led approaches to health. [1/2]
Based on learnings from #BigLocal, we are launching a programme of action research with @nhsconfed.org to build more community-led approaches to health. [1/2]
April 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
💚“We believe that when communities lead, better health follows.” - Ruby Frankland, strategic partnerships manager
Based on learnings from #BigLocal, we are launching a programme of action research with @nhsconfed.org to build more community-led approaches to health. [1/2]
Based on learnings from #BigLocal, we are launching a programme of action research with @nhsconfed.org to build more community-led approaches to health. [1/2]
BIG LOCAL—what a vibe!
Buckinghamshire Freemasons Welcome 60 New Members in Historic Multi-Centre Initiation Event.
One event. Sixty initiations. One united brotherhood.
Interested in joining? Follow this link: https://buckspgl.org/join?ref=biglocal
#bucksmasons #biglocal
Buckinghamshire Freemasons Welcome 60 New Members in Historic Multi-Centre Initiation Event.
One event. Sixty initiations. One united brotherhood.
Interested in joining? Follow this link: https://buckspgl.org/join?ref=biglocal
#bucksmasons #biglocal
July 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
BIG LOCAL—what a vibe!
Buckinghamshire Freemasons Welcome 60 New Members in Historic Multi-Centre Initiation Event.
One event. Sixty initiations. One united brotherhood.
Interested in joining? Follow this link: https://buckspgl.org/join?ref=biglocal
#bucksmasons #biglocal
Buckinghamshire Freemasons Welcome 60 New Members in Historic Multi-Centre Initiation Event.
One event. Sixty initiations. One united brotherhood.
Interested in joining? Follow this link: https://buckspgl.org/join?ref=biglocal
#bucksmasons #biglocal
Great to see some well deserved #BigLocal #NewYearHon award winners tonight. Massive congratulations to Sonia Clyne from Par Bay BL, James Masters from Grange BL, Fiona Thompson from Keighley Valley BL and Tracy Lowe from Grace Mary to Lion Farm BL. All fantastic community leaders and change-makers!
December 31, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Great to see some well deserved #BigLocal #NewYearHon award winners tonight. Massive congratulations to Sonia Clyne from Par Bay BL, James Masters from Grange BL, Fiona Thompson from Keighley Valley BL and Tracy Lowe from Grace Mary to Lion Farm BL. All fantastic community leaders and change-makers!
Sorry about the sound quality - @SouthTynesideCouncil #BentsPark #Festival www.youtube.com/watch?v=bod9...
Bents Park Dandelion Partnership
YouTube video by BigLocal Jarrow
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July 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Sorry about the sound quality - @SouthTynesideCouncil #BentsPark #Festival www.youtube.com/watch?v=bod9...
This #WorldHealthDay, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the #BigLocal initiatives that demonstrate the impact of community-led healthcare. [1/4]
April 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This #WorldHealthDay, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the #BigLocal initiatives that demonstrate the impact of community-led healthcare. [1/4]
We’re looking forward to hearing insights from #BigLocal and how communities can take more of a leading role in #SocialPrescribing at tomorrow’s webinar, hosted by NASP. There’s still time to register for your place at: https://buff.ly/4jq8RYA
Photo: Local Trust/Richard Richards
Photo: Local Trust/Richard Richards
January 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We’re looking forward to hearing insights from #BigLocal and how communities can take more of a leading role in #SocialPrescribing at tomorrow’s webinar, hosted by NASP. There’s still time to register for your place at: https://buff.ly/4jq8RYA
Photo: Local Trust/Richard Richards
Photo: Local Trust/Richard Richards
It's been a privilege for Just Ideas being involved in the @localtrust.bsky.social #BigLocal programme and seeing the wonderful community-led change that it has driven. Congratulations to all involved!
🎉We’re celebrating all the areas that completed their #BigLocal journey at the end of last year and the start of 2025! They’ve all demonstrated the power of community-led change and established important legacies in their areas – a huge achievement. [1/2]
February 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It's been a privilege for Just Ideas being involved in the @localtrust.bsky.social #BigLocal programme and seeing the wonderful community-led change that it has driven. Congratulations to all involved!
After 15 years of #BigLocal, @localtrust.org.uk has built deep insight into what works in unlocking community power and neighbourhood-level change.
In a new blog, they set out how new neighbourhood governance arrangements could draw on those lessons.
www.right-here.org/what-big-loc...
In a new blog, they set out how new neighbourhood governance arrangements could draw on those lessons.
www.right-here.org/what-big-loc...
What Big Local taught us about community power and neighbourhood governance - We're Right Here
Local Trust reflects on 15 years of the Big Local programme and shares insights that can help shape the future of community-powered change.
www.right-here.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM
After 15 years of #BigLocal, @localtrust.org.uk has built deep insight into what works in unlocking community power and neighbourhood-level change.
In a new blog, they set out how new neighbourhood governance arrangements could draw on those lessons.
www.right-here.org/what-big-loc...
In a new blog, they set out how new neighbourhood governance arrangements could draw on those lessons.
www.right-here.org/what-big-loc...
In need of some new year inspiration? Hear from some of the Latch Ford #BigLocal community as they celebrate completing their Big Local journey and tell us about the legacy they’re leaving behind 📽️:
January 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In need of some new year inspiration? Hear from some of the Latch Ford #BigLocal community as they celebrate completing their Big Local journey and tell us about the legacy they’re leaving behind 📽️:
#SueAnsarie shares insights from across #BigLocal areas on improving #health and #wellbeing in #neighbourhoods. localtrust.org.uk/news-and-blo...
How have the most disadvantaged communities improved health and wellbeing on their own terms?
Sue Ansarie shares insights from across Big Local areas on improving health and wellbeing in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
localtrust.org.uk
May 2, 2026 at 8:12 AM
#SueAnsarie shares insights from across #BigLocal areas on improving #health and #wellbeing in #neighbourhoods. localtrust.org.uk/news-and-blo...
Timeline Cleanse
On Monday night I went to the #StMatthewsBigLocal AGM. A genuinely inspiring evening amongst a wonderfully diverse group of people committed to their neighbourhood. My work here is done #BigLocal, but of course the people go on. Then a young man read a co-created #poem
On Monday night I went to the #StMatthewsBigLocal AGM. A genuinely inspiring evening amongst a wonderfully diverse group of people committed to their neighbourhood. My work here is done #BigLocal, but of course the people go on. Then a young man read a co-created #poem
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Timeline Cleanse
On Monday night I went to the #StMatthewsBigLocal AGM. A genuinely inspiring evening amongst a wonderfully diverse group of people committed to their neighbourhood. My work here is done #BigLocal, but of course the people go on. Then a young man read a co-created #poem
On Monday night I went to the #StMatthewsBigLocal AGM. A genuinely inspiring evening amongst a wonderfully diverse group of people committed to their neighbourhood. My work here is done #BigLocal, but of course the people go on. Then a young man read a co-created #poem
Explore this map by @nhsconfed.org that shows communities across England - including #BigLocal areas – that are taking a community-led approach to improving health and wellbeing: buff.ly/FUrXjB1 [3/4]
Neighbourhood health research
During our foundational research phase, in collaboration with PPL, we will share new evidence on successful integrated approaches
www.nhsconfed.org
April 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Explore this map by @nhsconfed.org that shows communities across England - including #BigLocal areas – that are taking a community-led approach to improving health and wellbeing: buff.ly/FUrXjB1 [3/4]
📍 Blackpool. When Angie Buss retired to Blackpool, she felt a duty to volunteer to support her new community. This is what she and Revoelution #BigLocal have achieved: localtrust.org.uk/news-and-sto... #IVD2024
December 5, 2024 at 1:18 PM
📍 Blackpool. When Angie Buss retired to Blackpool, she felt a duty to volunteer to support her new community. This is what she and Revoelution #BigLocal have achieved: localtrust.org.uk/news-and-sto... #IVD2024
Worked with #BigLocal in Corby and they took part in Creative Civic Change programme working with the #CubeTheatre, #CorbyCommunityArts and #MadeWithMany. Loads of creativity both in culture and bending budgets to achieve more localtrust.org.uk/programmes/c...
Restoring and strengthening communities in Corby
Find out how community art projects have affected the community in Corby in the East Midlands.
localtrust.org.uk
July 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Worked with #BigLocal in Corby and they took part in Creative Civic Change programme working with the #CubeTheatre, #CorbyCommunityArts and #MadeWithMany. Loads of creativity both in culture and bending budgets to achieve more localtrust.org.uk/programmes/c...
📅 Join us on 21 January, 12pm – 1pm for a free webinar on community-led #socialprescribing. We’ll discuss new research, learning from #BigLocal and the potential for greater community involvement in - and leadership of - social prescribing. Sign up 👇 socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/events/nasp-...
NASP webinar: Community-led Social Prescribing - Lessons from Big Local and Beyond
socialprescribingacademy.org.uk
January 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
📅 Join us on 21 January, 12pm – 1pm for a free webinar on community-led #socialprescribing. We’ll discuss new research, learning from #BigLocal and the potential for greater community involvement in - and leadership of - social prescribing. Sign up 👇 socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/events/nasp-...
Over the past year, we’ve shared inspiring stories of communities creating lasting change on the #CommunityPowerPodcast.
As we wrap up series three, listen back to hear from #BigLocal areas across the country: buff.ly/8jVHF5u [1/2]
As we wrap up series three, listen back to hear from #BigLocal areas across the country: buff.ly/8jVHF5u [1/2]
March 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Over the past year, we’ve shared inspiring stories of communities creating lasting change on the #CommunityPowerPodcast.
As we wrap up series three, listen back to hear from #BigLocal areas across the country: buff.ly/8jVHF5u [1/2]
As we wrap up series three, listen back to hear from #BigLocal areas across the country: buff.ly/8jVHF5u [1/2]
Ahead of our seminar next week exploring effective #community leadership, we’re revisiting our research on the long-term impact of the Community Leadership Academy – set up in 2020 to help #BigLocal participants effecting change in their areas: bit.ly/3YOqDeQ
Understanding the long-term impact of the Community Leadership Academy
These three reports look at the experience and implementation of the Community Leadership Academy, a scheme set up in 2020 to help Big Local participants to effect change in their communities.
bit.ly
November 22, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Ahead of our seminar next week exploring effective #community leadership, we’re revisiting our research on the long-term impact of the Community Leadership Academy – set up in 2020 to help #BigLocal participants effecting change in their areas: bit.ly/3YOqDeQ
🌟We continue to celebrate #BigLocal names on the New Year Honours list – Tracy Lowe, from Grace Mary to Lion Farm Big Local in the West Midlands, supported an incredible youth group which raised issues such as knife and gun crime: localtrust.org.uk/news-and-sto...
January 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🌟We continue to celebrate #BigLocal names on the New Year Honours list – Tracy Lowe, from Grace Mary to Lion Farm Big Local in the West Midlands, supported an incredible youth group which raised issues such as knife and gun crime: localtrust.org.uk/news-and-sto...
Join us as we look back on 2024, a year of partnership building, new opportunities for #neighbourhood regeneration and a major milestone for #BigLocal: bit.ly/4iGHAB4
2024: Learning, legacies and 50 reasons to celebrate
Local Trust’s chief operating officer, Rachel Rowney, looks back at a year of partnership building, new opportunities for neighbourhood...
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December 16, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Join us as we look back on 2024, a year of partnership building, new opportunities for #neighbourhood regeneration and a major milestone for #BigLocal: bit.ly/4iGHAB4
🚨 Download your free copy of our brand-new community action plan, all about running successful events in your community:https://bit.ly/4dkFowx
Taking you from planning to evaluation, our guide will help you every step of the way with crucial resources and helpful advice from #BigLocal areas.
Taking you from planning to evaluation, our guide will help you every step of the way with crucial resources and helpful advice from #BigLocal areas.
May 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🚨 Download your free copy of our brand-new community action plan, all about running successful events in your community:https://bit.ly/4dkFowx
Taking you from planning to evaluation, our guide will help you every step of the way with crucial resources and helpful advice from #BigLocal areas.
Taking you from planning to evaluation, our guide will help you every step of the way with crucial resources and helpful advice from #BigLocal areas.
Congratulations 🎉 to #BigLocal PEACH (People's Empowerment Alliance for Custom House) who won an award at this year’s Locality Convention! Read about the successes they’ve celebrated at: locality.org.uk/news/localit... #Locality24
Locality Awards '24 winners announced
The annual Locality Awards recognise and celebrate the impact and innovation shown by local community organisations and charities across the country.
locality.org.uk
December 2, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Congratulations 🎉 to #BigLocal PEACH (People's Empowerment Alliance for Custom House) who won an award at this year’s Locality Convention! Read about the successes they’ve celebrated at: locality.org.uk/news/localit... #Locality24
Many #BigLocal areas have created community centres to support sustainable community activity well into the future. Newington Big Local, for example, revamped their community centre into a vibrant hub for arts, youth programmes, food initiatives, and social events: buff.ly/ybf3qEK [2/3]
'Newington is the complete opposite of what it used to be'
The Newington estate in Ramsgate has come a long way from its reputation for crime and antisocial behaviour.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Many #BigLocal areas have created community centres to support sustainable community activity well into the future. Newington Big Local, for example, revamped their community centre into a vibrant hub for arts, youth programmes, food initiatives, and social events: buff.ly/ybf3qEK [2/3]