New report

Why we need more community power

Successive governments have failed to tackle disadvantage, poor health and a lack of growth. Our country is becoming more divided. But we believe our movement has the answer.

With examples from Birmingham, Sunderland, Wigan and Leeds, our new report sets out how government can get more power to local communities to improve their local place, services and economy.

Whether it's their 'Pride in Place' Strategy, the idea of a 'Neighbourhood Health Service', or efforts to 'Get Britain Working', government needs to do more to put powers and funds in the hands of local people.

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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 create connections and opportunities, and 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.

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You are fabulous! What a turnaround! Thank you. Your membership is the most valuable we have, and has been for several years.”

CEO, Sandwell Deaf Community Association

What's happening

Smiling man receiving support at Selby centre

Online event

Jan

2026

HR Advice: Recruiting for Diverse Talent

Our Head of People will share tools, techniques, and insight to help you recruit the best talent and integrate DEI into every stage of your process.

Help with Pride in Place

Practical lessons in community-led regeneration from Locality members and experts, to help you deliver Pride in Place in your area, including how to set up a Neighbourhood Board, how to engage your community, and how to create a Pride in Place Plan.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Consultancy

Climate: we can help you take action

From insulating your building to growing food or setting up a re-use project, we're helping local community organisations take action on climate with paid for consultancy, advice, tools and peer support. Find out how we can help.

News

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Persistent disadvantage and division needs a different approach - government must back communities

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 of Locality's new report out next week.

Published: 06 November 2025

All you need to know: monthly update with Tony Armstrong February

All you need to know: monthly update with Tony Armstrong February

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?

Following our campaigning, 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.

Community Asset Transfer – From Start to Finish

Online event

Feb

2026

Community Asset Transfer – From Start to Finish

This session will explore Community Asset Transfer from initially assessing the potential for a transfer, through the negotiation process to managing the building.

Health and Wellbeing Special Interest Group meeting - February

Join other Locality members with an interest in health and wellbeing in this meeting.

Community-led Housing Special Interest Group meeting - February

A peer support group for members interested in creating community-led housing and those already delivering projects with themed discussion and open space.

Neighbourhood Planning: why & how now

This workshop will help you to consider what you can do for your Neighbourhood Plan and how best to ensure you make the most efficient use of your resources (both funding and human).

Evergreen Collective: "A place where people can feel they belong"

This month we're putting the spotlight on Evergreen Collective, a Muslim, female-led organisation in Derby.

Published: 06 August 2025

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Community powered neighbourhoods: How community anchor organisations can transform our places

Our new report explains why the government must put community anchor organisations centre stage in its neighbourhoods policy.

Published: 10 November 2025

News

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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

News

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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

Case study

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Epping Forest Heritage Trust

This month we're shining our spotlight on Epping Forest Heritage Trust. The Trust is working to make the Forest a welcoming, accessible place for the wide range of communities it intersects with.

Published: 26 September 2024

News

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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

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

News

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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

Become a Locality member today

Be part of the national network of 2,000 local community organisations working to transform lives and create a fairer society.

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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

Epping Forest Heritage Trust

This month we're shining our spotlight on Epping Forest Heritage Trust. The Trust is working to make the Forest a welcoming, accessible place for the wide range of communities it intersects with.

Find out more