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.
What's happening
News
05
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Local government reorganisation and community ownership of assets - some practical tips
Given local government reorganisation many local authorities are considering community ownership - transferring buildings like community centres, libraries or village halls to local people through community asset transfer (CAT). We set out tips and advice for councils and Locality can help.
Published: 19 February 2026
Consultancy
Pride in Place: we can help
Use our tools and advice to ensure the Pride in Place programme has a lasting impact, with help for Neighbourhood Boards, setting up organisations, community ownership of buildings, engaging your community, working with others, and monitoring your impact.
Online event
Members only
26
Feb
2026
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.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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.
Online event
02
Mar
2026
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).
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online event
11
Mar
2026
Creating Places for Everyone – Launch webinar
Discover how our research on place-based, community-led approaches to racial justice has informed our new member support offer.
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Online event
Members only
24
Mar
2026
All you need to know: monthly update with Tony Armstrong March
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
In person
Members only
25
Mar
2026
Power of Community meeting - London
Come along and meet other members to discuss challenges and triumphs.
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
In person
Members only
01
Jul
2026
Power of Community meeting - Chichester
Come along and meet other members to discuss challenges and triumphs.
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pride in place
15
min
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Pride in Place: Lessons from helping Dudley Neighbourhood Board improve their area
Locality Development Manager Kashaf Ali explains how he's helping Dudley Neighbourhood Board come together and spend the Pride in Place funding to improve the community.
Published: 23 February 2026
Community ownership unlocked
19
May
2026
Community Asset Transfer for Local Authorities: Getting started
A deep dive into Community Asset Transfer (CAT) strategy and processes, offering local authorities the tools to ensure consistency, transparency and sound decision making.
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community ownership unlocked
15
Jul
2026
Community Ownership: Will it work and who’s with you?
Taking over a local building or piece of land is a rewarding journey. Community ownership starts with two vital questions: Will it work (feasibility) and Who will support us (community engagement)?
2:00 pm - 5:00 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
15
min
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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
Case study
Evergreen Collective: "A place where people can feel they belong"
Published: 06 August 2025
60
min
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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
03
min
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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
10
min
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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
Epping Forest Heritage Trust
Find out how the volunteers who conserve this ancient forest encouraged a more diverse range of communities to visit, the barriers and stories people shared, and how they work with other local community groups to support local people and wildlife.
Published: 26 September 2024
Climate crisis
10
min
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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
07
min
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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
News
15
min
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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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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
Find out how the volunteers who conserve this ancient forest encouraged a more diverse range of communities to visit, the barriers and stories people shared, and how they work with other local community groups to support local people and wildlife.
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