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 part of the Guardian charity appeal 2025!
We're excited that Locality has been announced as one of the partners for the Guardian charity appeal 2025, which focuses on local efforts to create hope in times of division. Find out more and how to donate.
Published: 05 December 2025
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Winners for Locality Awards '25 announced
The annual Locality Awards recognise and celebrate the impact and innovation shown by local community organisations, charities, social enterprises and public bodies across the country.
Published: 13 November 2025
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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
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Connectors UK programme launched, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund
New programme will help community organisations create better connections in their area, bringing them together to build resilience, share innovative practice and shape their community’s future. Thanks to National Lottery players, this programme is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Published: 25 July 2024
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.
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.
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