Who we are
Locality is the national membership network supporting local community organisations to be strong and successful.
We provide specialist advice, peer-learning, resources and campaigns to help every community thrive, including to take over and run assets for the benefit of local people. We believe that when communities come together, they can transform lives and build a fairer society.
What's happening
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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 in the UK, Tony Armstrong, Locality CEO along with other charity leaders has called on the Prime Minister to stand against the division and hate. The letter lists five clear actions the government should take, from promoting diversity to tackling structural inequalities.
Published: 13 October 2025
Online event
Members only
14
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2025
All you need to know: monthly update with Tony Armstrong October
Join our interactive monthly drop in to find out everything you need to know for the month ahead and a chance to ask your questions.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
What is the Community Right to Buy?
The government is introducing a new Community 'Right to Buy’ to make it easier for communities to take valued buildings and spaces into community ownership, as part of its English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. We've been calling for this for years, here we explain what it is.
Climate crisis
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Energy efficiency for community buildings: Quick wins checklist
Are you a charity or social enterprise who wants to make your building more energy efficient, and reduce your carbon impact? Use this checklist to identify quick, low-cost actions that can cut energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, and make community buildings more comfortable for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Published: 09 September 2025
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140 years of social action
We're celebrating 140 years of social action. Our network started with the Settlement movement in 1884 through the creation of Toynbee Hall and Oxford House in East London
Published: 24 September 2024
Online event
Members only
28
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2024
Health and Wellbeing Special Interest Group meeting - November
Join other Locality members with an interest in health and wellbeing in this meeting.
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Community leaders and Locality CEO Tony Armstrong in King's Honours
Community leaders, volunteers and fundraisers from across the country, along with Tony Armstrong, CEO of Locality, have been recognised for their work in the King's Birthday Honours, June 2025
Published: 14 June 2025
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How we're helping communities tackle climate change
Whether it's fitting solar panels, selling second hand furniture, or community-wide climate action plans, community organisations are taking action on climate. We've set out to help them - here's what we've found.
Published: 05 March 2025
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Research: A Place to Call Home 2
New research from The Ubele Initiative identifies benefits and challenges for Black and racially minoritised communities owning cultural and community assets, and sets out guidance for organisations.
Published: 20 December 2024
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Government announces £36.2 Million in grants through Community Ownership Fund
A special congratulations to the 36 groups who benefitted from the Community Ownership Fund support programme.
Published: 23 December 2024
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Locality calls for more community power in the NHS 10 Year Plan
As the consultation closes on the NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England, Locality and partners are calling for a neighbourhood health service with community power at its heart.
Published: 02 December 2024
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Creating Places for Everyone
Our new research project, Creating Places for Everyone, will look at the role of place-based organisations in fighting for racial justice. Find out where it’s come from and what we hope to achieve, as well as how you can get involved to help shape the project.
Published: 01 October 2024
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Our Impact
2,616
In 2023 we helped 2,616 organisations become stronger and more successful
307,000
Our 2,000 members supported over 307,000 people each week
£3.9m
We distributed £3.9m in grants to help organisations support their communities
Case study
Powering up for a greener, fairer future
Meet Locality member Energise Sussex Coast, who are tackling the climate crisis with community-owned renewable power and energy saving schemes
Our partners
We work with a range of partners who are passionate about the power of community.
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