My first locality meet-up left me moved and empowered by the positive impact people can have to champion change.
- Rhiannon Simpson, Moseley Community Development Trust
Local community organisations are key to creating a fairer society. They are adaptable, cost-effective and responsive. They do whatever their community needs most across housing, employment, health and wellbeing, arts and culture, the environment and more.
Are you a community organisation?
You’re a community organisation if you are:
- independent
- locally-led
- not for profit
Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you’ll fit right in and know you belong, and we can’t wait to have you on board!
With Locality community membership, you can:
Have your say – be heard nationally and make change happen
We believe community organisations are key to creating a fairer society. We campaign on our members’ behalf to create a better operating environment. Whether that’s through influencing funders, collaborating with policymakers or lobbying government we’ve got your back. And the bigger our network, the louder our voice!
As a community member you can:
- Vote at the Annual Locality AGM
- Have your say in our national policy work
- Be kept up to date with policy work
- Get involved in our national campaigns
Get recognition for your work – we champion your actions and let others know your value
Member stories are what we’re about. Through our reports, case studies, spotlights and events we make sure people outside your community hear about your work, from funders to think tanks, all the way to Whitehall.
As a community member, you can:
- Apply for, or nominate, in the Locality Awards
- Use the Locality membership logo in your marketing
- Get your story published
Connect with the right people – learn, share, motivate
When you’re looking for solutions it’s great to be able to turn to those who’ve already been there! Connect online, by phone or in person through our events, searchable member directory and Facebook group. We offer member-only grants and bursaries to help.
As a community member, you can:
- Join the Power of Community meetings
- Access the contacts you need in our member directory
- Go to the biggest community sector event of the year: Locality Convention
- Advertise your vacancies to thousands of people through Locality
When you become a Locality community member, you must agree to the Locality Charter.
Locality membership isn’t a personal membership, it covers your entire organisation so all your staff can take advantage of membership!
If your turnover is:
Up to £100K, your membership fee is £100.
Between £100k and £500k, your membership fee is £150.
Between £500K and £1m, your membership fee is £200
Over £1m, your membership fee is £400
Membership fees are paid yearly, on the anniversary of your joining date.
Join us
Just fill in our short application form and get ready to start taking advantage of your Locality community membership! Once you submit your form, we’ll get back to you within three working days.