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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.

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.

A Neighbourhood Health Service: Community sector reflections on the NHS 10 Year Plan

This is a significant step forward for community power - something Locality has been campaigning on for many years.

Locality members are seeing more people in crisis. Universal Credit no longer meets basic needs, the social security system should ensure everyone can afford the essentials they need to survive and live with dignity.

Community leaders, volunteers and fundraisers from across the country, along with Tony Armstrong, CEO of Locality, have been recognised for their work in the King's Birthday Honours, June 2025

Disappointing to see the absence of funding for community ownership.

Locality was delighted to attend Good Finance Live, joining charity and social enterprise leaders to delve into what repayable finance really entails. Check out our takeaways and top tips.

Investment and support are needed to make energy efficiency improvements to buildings owned by charities, social enterprises and community organisations, which are less energy efficient than other buildings. Find out more about the research from SIB, and how Locality can help.