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
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Locality delivering Local Covenant Partnerships fund - if you're in one of the 15 areas complete our survey by 1 November
Locality is helping 15 areas share power with the public sector through the Local Covenant Partnerships fund.
If you're in one of the 15 areas chosen we want your views by 1 November.
Published: 20 October 2026
News
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SORP 2026: your community building may be affected by new accounting standards
New lease-accounting requirements may affect community organisations occupying buildings. Expert Neal Trup explains why groups need to consider the whole agreement, not just the rent, and gives practical steps to take now.
Published: 19 October 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.
News
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Ask the Prime Minister to back community ownership at the Budget
Locality and our members are asking the Prime Minister to commit £200m of community ownership funding at the Government's Autumn Budget on October 28th, building on the Community Right to Buy Fund already announced. Join hundreds of other community organisations by signing the letter.
Published: 18 September 2026
In person
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2026
Locality Convention '26, Leicester
Locality’s annual Convention brings together people who believe in the power of community and whose ambitious work is transforming our communities.
9:30 am
Online event
Members only
23
Oct
2026
All you need to know: monthly update with Tony Armstrong October
Join Tony Armstrong and the Locality team for a concise, insight-filled session to stay connected and informed.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
What is the Community Right to Buy Fund?
Following our campaigning, the government has introduced a new £61m Community Right to Buy Fund alongside the new Community Right to Buy. This will help communities to take valued buildings and spaces into community ownership. Locality can support communities taking spaces into community ownership, and we are campaigning for more funding for community ownership.
News
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Seeing hope for communities in an Andy Burnham government
As the former Mayor of Greater Manchester moves into Number 10, we consider how his previous community power credentials could translate into national policy.
Published: 20 July 2026
Online event
Members only
20
Nov
2026
All you need to know: monthly update with Tony Armstrong November
Join Tony Armstrong and the Locality team for a concise, insight-filled session to stay connected and informed.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Online event
Members only
28
Jan
2027
Health and Wellbeing Special Interest Group meeting January 2027
Join other Locality members with an interest in health and wellbeing in this meeting.
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Pride in place
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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
What is the Community Right to Buy?
Following our campaigning, the government has introduced a new Community Right to Buy and Community Right to Buy Fund to make it easier for communities to take valued buildings and spaces into community ownership, as part of its English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act. We've been calling for this for years, here we explain what it is.
News
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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
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.
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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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
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
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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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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