Membership for community organisations

For independent, locally-focused groups and community organisations.

Network
Information and updates
Network membership is for anyone who wants to keep in touch with what we do and support our campaigns.
Free
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Monthly e-newsletter
News, funding alerts and insights into issues affecting communities.
Members’ Facebook group
Advice, inspiration and chat from the comfort of your laptop or phone.
Members-only directory
Named contacts in community organisations across the country offering solidarity and support.
National campaigns for change
Opportunities to influence change by supporting our member-driven national campaigns.
Practical policy summaries
Regular bite size explanations to make sense of ‘big picture’ issues.
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Essentials
Advice, connections and learning
Essentials membership offers your whole organisation advice, connections and learning from a dynamic network of community organisations, plus specialist support from the Locality team.
Most popular
£250 +VAT
per year
Join now
Monthly e-newsletter
News, funding alerts and insights into issues affecting communities.
Members’ Facebook group
Advice, inspiration and chat from the comfort of your laptop or phone.
Members-only directory
Named contacts in community organisations across the country offering solidarity and support.
National campaigns for change
Opportunities to influence change by supporting our member-driven national campaigns.
Practical policy summaries
Regular bite size explanations to make sense of ‘big picture’ issues.
Member helpline
Advice and information online or by phone. If we can’t answer your question we’ll know someone who can!
Member ‘matching’
Introductions to specific members who can help you meet your goals.
Signposting to specialists
Discuss issues with a Locality expert. Around 20 minutes is often all it takes. If you need longer you’ll get great rates and service.
Peer learning grants
Up to £500 to visit another member to learn and share what works, plus bursaries to selected events at home or abroad.
Face-to-face and online peer learning
Make connections and swap ideas at Power of Community meetings held across the country, plus masterclasses and training events to boost your skills.
Specialist groups (includes housing, health and coastal communities)
Online and face-to face themed discussions on issues that matter to members
Organisational health check
Unlimited access to Lighthouse, an online tool to check resilience and sustainability.
Hands-on crisis support
Access to Lifeboat, our proven, confidential one-to-one crisis support programme (after 12 months).
Locality awards
Apply for our annual awards to recognise and celebrate people who believe in the power of community.
Personalised e-bulletins
Subscribe to e-bulletins tailored to your specific interests.
Member rates for Convention
Discounted prices for Locality Convention – the top annual national event for people who believe in the power of community.
Publicise your vacancies
Find the people you need by advertising via the Locality website and social media platforms.
Offers and savings
Specially negotiated deals from Locality's carefully selected partners – includes legal help and insurance.
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Membership Plus
Bespoke support from a personal advisor
Membership Plus is perfect for community organisations looking to grow and develop. It offers everything in Network and Essentials membership plus extra strategic help from a named Locality advisor.
£1450 +VAT
per year
Join now
Monthly e-newsletter
News, funding alerts and insights into issues affecting communities.
Members’ Facebook group
Advice, inspiration and chat from the comfort of your laptop or phone.
Members-only directory
Named contacts in community organisations across the country offering solidarity and support.
National campaigns for change
Opportunities to influence change by supporting our member-driven national campaigns.
Practical policy summaries
Regular bite size explanations to make sense of ‘big picture’ issues.
Member helpline
Advice and information online or by phone. If we can’t answer your question we’ll know someone who can!
Member ‘matching’
Introductions to specific members who can help you meet your goals.
Signposting to specialists
Discuss issues with a Locality expert. Around 20 minutes is often all it takes. If you need longer you’ll get great rates and service.
Peer learning grants
Up to £500 to visit another member to learn and share what works, plus bursaries to selected events at home or abroad.
Face-to-face and online peer learning
Make connections and swap ideas at Power of Community meetings held across the country, plus masterclasses and training events to boost your skills.
Specialist groups (includes housing, health and coastal communities)
Online and face-to face themed discussions on issues that matter to members
Organisational health check
Unlimited access to Lighthouse, an online tool to check resilience and sustainability.
Hands-on crisis support
Access to Lifeboat, our proven, confidential one-to-one crisis support programme (after 12 months).
Locality awards
Apply for our annual awards to recognise and celebrate people who believe in the power of community.
Personalised e-bulletins
Subscribe to e-bulletins tailored to your specific interests.
Member rates for Convention
Discounted prices for Locality Convention – the top annual national event for people who believe in the power of community.
Publicise your vacancies
Find the people you need by advertising via the Locality website and social media platforms.
Offers and savings
Specially negotiated deals from Locality's carefully selected partners – includes legal help and insurance.
Assigned Locality advisor
A named member of the Locality specialist team who’ll get to know your organisation and act as a critical friend.
1 day of specialist support
Flexible support from our regional experts on your choice of subject from business planning to impact measurement.
Two-day Convention ticket
A full ticket to our annual Convention plus up to five further tickets at our lowest possible rate.
Help shape research
Exclusive input opportunities and pre-release access to research reports.
Advisory opportunities
Invitations to meet Locality senior staff to help guide policy direction.
Local data insights
Support with strategic planning through personalised up-to-date open data and analysis of your local communities.
Pay it forward to support the network as a whole
The chance to help others to be strong and successful. Your membership fee supports free network access for organisations just starting out.
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Be part of a powerful national network working together to create a fairer society where every community thrives. Link up with the people, support and know-how you need. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you’ll fit right in and know you belong.
Network
Information and updates
Essentials
Advice, connections and learning
Membership Plus
Bespoke support from a personal advisor
Network membership is for anyone who wants to keep in touch with what we do and support our campaigns. Essentials membership offers your whole organisation advice, connections and learning from a dynamic network of community organisations, plus specialist support from the Locality team. Membership Plus is perfect for community organisations looking to grow and develop. It offers everything in Network and Essentials membership plus extra strategic help from a named Locality advisor.
Most popular
Free
£250 +VAT
per year
£1450 +VAT
per year
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Package features Network Essentials Membership Plus
Monthly e-newsletter
News, funding alerts and insights into issues affecting communities.
Members’ Facebook group
Advice, inspiration and chat from the comfort of your laptop or phone.
Members-only directory
Named contacts in community organisations across the country offering solidarity and support.
National campaigns for change
Opportunities to influence change by supporting our member-driven national campaigns.
Practical policy summaries
Regular bite size explanations to make sense of ‘big picture’ issues.
Member helpline
Advice and information online or by phone. If we can’t answer your question we’ll know someone who can!
Member ‘matching’
Introductions to specific members who can help you meet your goals.
Signposting to specialists
Discuss issues with a Locality expert. Around 20 minutes is often all it takes. If you need longer you’ll get great rates and service.
Peer learning grants
Up to £500 to visit another member to learn and share what works, plus bursaries to selected events at home or abroad.
Face-to-face and online peer learning
Make connections and swap ideas at Power of Community meetings held across the country, plus masterclasses and training events to boost your skills.
Specialist groups (includes housing, health and coastal communities)
Online and face-to face themed discussions on issues that matter to members
Organisational health check
Unlimited access to Lighthouse, an online tool to check resilience and sustainability.
Hands-on crisis support
Access to Lifeboat, our proven, confidential one-to-one crisis support programme (after 12 months).
Locality awards
Apply for our annual awards to recognise and celebrate people who believe in the power of community.
Personalised e-bulletins
Subscribe to e-bulletins tailored to your specific interests.
Member rates for Convention
Discounted prices for Locality Convention – the top annual national event for people who believe in the power of community.
Publicise your vacancies
Find the people you need by advertising via the Locality website and social media platforms.
Offers and savings
Specially negotiated deals from Locality's carefully selected partners – includes legal help and insurance.
Assigned Locality advisor
A named member of the Locality specialist team who’ll get to know your organisation and act as a critical friend.
1 day of specialist support
Flexible support from our regional experts on your choice of subject from business planning to impact measurement.
Two-day Convention ticket
A full ticket to our annual Convention plus up to five further tickets at our lowest possible rate.
Help shape research
Exclusive input opportunities and pre-release access to research reports.
Advisory opportunities
Invitations to meet Locality senior staff to help guide policy direction.
Local data insights
Support with strategic planning through personalised up-to-date open data and analysis of your local communities.
Pay it forward to support the network as a whole
The chance to help others to be strong and successful. Your membership fee supports free network access for organisations just starting out.
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Add-on features Network Essentials Membership Plus
Peer learning and networking
Power of Community Member Meetings
 £75 + VAT /per person Included Included
Masterclasses and training
Specialist learning from experts
 From £150 per person Included Included
Local insights
Up-to-date open data and analysis of your local communities.
 £100 per report £50 per report Included
Local influencing advocacy
Help with evidence collation and campaigning to get the ear of local commissioners.
 Not available POA POA
Advertise jobs
Find the people you need by advertising to 1000’s via the Locality website and social media platforms.
 £75+VAT per job Included Included
Lighthouse
Our online organisational healthcheck for resilience and sustainability.
 £75 + VAT per single use Unlimited use included Unlimited use included
Lighthouse remote review
 £300 + VAT £300 + VAT Included
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Become a Locality member

These membership packages are for independent, locally focused groups and community organisations.

To join our membership network, choose your preferred package from the list below, complete our online application form and agree with our Value Statement. Please check if your organisation is a member already before appplying.

Not already a Locality member? You should be! We’ve received so many brilliant opportunities to learn, network and share experiences.
- Locality member

If you select our Network package, we’ll approve your free membership immediately.

For all other packages we’ll get back to you within two working days. For your convenience, we’ll send you a link to pay your membership fee online.

Membership for other organisations

You’re still welcome if your organisation:

  • operates over a wider geographical area, such as regionally or nationally,
  • is a non-independent branch of a parent organisation, or
  • exists primarily to support other community organisations

Take a look at membership for other organisations

If you have any further questions about becoming a Locality member, read our Frequently Asked Questions or drop us a line at members@locality.org.uk