Measuring change

We want to hear from Big Local areas who are interested in receiving support to measure the difference they are making. Our research team can help. Read more

Making projects happen

Your Big Local can express interest in joining Making projects happen, a brand new learning cluster. Find out how getting to grips with key project management skills can make projects less daunting in this new blog and express your interest by email

Resident blogger: Reclaiming our democratic voice

Aisha Munro-Collins, Wormley and Turnford Big Local, reflects on why her community, rich in pride and volunteer activity, seems disconnected from the democratic process. Read Aisha's blog

Civil Society Futures inquiry: Ignoring the rain 

In this blog, Matt Leach, our chief executive, considers how future civil society might be inspired by the actions of Greenmoor Big Local. Read Matt's blog

Who are our Big Local workers? 

Lisa-Marie Giquel, our research assistant, shines light on findings from the Big Local workers survey 2018 in the first of two blogs about this valuable research. Read Lisa-Marie's blog

The risks and rewards of media coverage

Louise Tickle, our Big Local journalist-at-large, explains her ethical approach and the importance of maintaining independence as a journalist working with vulnerable individuals. Read Louise's blog

Have board meetings reached their expiry date?

David King, our partnerships coordinator, asks if it's possible to run a Big Local partnership without the need for board meetings. Read David's blog

Where does kindness fit at Big Local?

For a great feel good read, check out some lovely examples of Big Local acts of kindness in this blog written to celebrate World Kindness Day. Read more

Film of the month: Newington  Big Local camping trip

You'll want to be on the invite list for Newington's next camping trip after watching this short film. Look out for the talented young person doing the floss in the rain! Watch the film 

Tag us on social media or drop us an email if your Big Local has a film to share.