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Locality @locality.org.uk · Apr 7
We believe in the power of community to transform lives & build a fairer society.
Our members are at the heart of local change, serving the needs of their communities. We're here to support them with expert advice, resources & peer learning to help every community thrive.
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Who we are| supporting community organisations to be strong and successful - Locality
The national membership network of 1,600 community organisations. We provide advice, support and resources, and we campaign to help communities thrive
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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
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Event in Westminster to launch Locality's new report.
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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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.
Delegates at Bromley by Bow centre
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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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.

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Persistently disadvantaged neighbourhoods need a different approach - government must back communities to achieve change
Locality Policy Manager Sam Pluckrose-Oliver responds to last week's stats showing how deprivation persists, and outlines what the government needs to do differently to support communities, in advance...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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🚨 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/
Promotional image for the Locality Convention 2025 in Liverpool, featuring various attendees interacting and smiling at event booths. Text highlights the event dates as November 12-13 and mentions it's the last chance to book. The logo of Locality's 25th anniversary celebration is also visible.
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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...
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Locality Convention ‘25 offers unique access to the most inspiring and pioneering leaders, policy-makers, thinkers and doers, whose ambitious work is transforming our communities.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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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 👇
locality.org.uk Locality @locality.org.uk · 22d
⏱️ 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...
October 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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🏡 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:

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We're Right Here – Campaign Film
This film carries an urgent message: community power is the antidote to division and democratic decline. When people have real control over what happens in their…
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October 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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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
right-here.org We're Right Here @right-here.org · 21d
Our new film argues that community power is the antidote to division and democratic decline.

Give communities the power to fix broken Britain from the ground up.

🎥 Watch and share.

Read the story behind the film: www.right-here.org/community-po...

Film by @tuz0.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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⏱️ 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...
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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🎉 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...
Shortlist for Locality Awards '25 announced
The annual Locality Awards recognise and celebrate the impact and innovation shown by local community organisations and charities across the country.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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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
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Welcome to FCR Radio, Plymouth's only true community-led radio station!
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October 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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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-...

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Locality CEO calls on PM to provide better leadership on inclusion, equality and anti-racism
In the face of far-right activity, Locality CEO Tony Armstrong along with other charity leaders has called on the Prime Minister to stand against the division and hate
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October 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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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...
Woman on stage - text next to her reads Locality Convention 2025, Liverpool 12-13 November. Book Now. With Locality and IFS logos
October 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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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.

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October 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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🧐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-...
How to find a social investor - My Community
The Fundmapper Directory lists more than 150+ investors and funds and is a great tool for charities and social enterprises seeking social investment.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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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.
September 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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🧵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.
September 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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.@morganj0nes.bsky.social 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...
Labour’s plan to revitalise high streets is good - now it has to make sure people hear about it | Morgan Jones
There have been hyped policies before about local funding, but unlike ‘levelling up’ this project could lead to actual change, says Morgan Jones
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September 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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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...
September 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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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.
Building Thriving Neighbourhoods: The Locality Manifesto - Locality
Through the new Locality Manifesto, we’re calling for a “community power revolution”. We know that local communities are best placed to transform lives and create a fairer society.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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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
Good Finance podcast in conversation with Julia Strelczuk - with photo of Julia
September 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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...
Tickets - Locality
Locality Convention ‘25 offers unique access to the most inspiring and pioneering leaders, policy-makers, thinkers and doers, whose ambitious work is transforming our communities.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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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.
locality.org.uk Locality @locality.org.uk · Sep 3
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
Museum of Broken Dreams
An exhibition of community-led projects that could have transformed Britain.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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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
Museum of Broken Dreams
An exhibition of community-led projects that could have transformed Britain.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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
Evergreen Collective: A sense of belonging (Full length)
YouTube video by Locality
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August 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM