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Persistent disadvantage needs a different approach - government must back communities
 
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Persistent disadvantage 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
Parliament buildings Westminster
 
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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
Power of Community Award Winners
 
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Shortlist 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: 17 October 2025
Sikh led Health and wellbeing community organisation in Birmingham
 
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A Neighbourhood Health Service: Community sector reflections on the NHS 10 Year Plan
A Neighbourhood Health Service: Community sector reflections on the NHS 10 Year Plan
Published: 31 July 2025
Westminster parliament
 
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New power for communities in English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
This is a significant step forward for community power - something Locality has been campaigning on for many years.
Published: 10 July 2025
Why Locality supports an Essentials Guarantee
 
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Why Locality supports an Essentials Guarantee
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.
Published: 17 June 2025
Community leaders and Locality CEO Tony Armstrong in King's Honours
 
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Community leaders and Locality CEO Tony Armstrong in King's Honours
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
Published: 14 June 2025
Westminster parliament
 
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Spending Review response - June 2025
Disappointing to see the absence of funding for community ownership.
Published: 11 June 2025
Social Investment 101: Takeaways and tips for community organisations from Good Finance Live!
 
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Social Investment 101: Takeaways and tips for community organisations from Good Finance Live!
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.
Published: 29 May 2025
Call for investment as community buildings found to be less energy efficient than others
 
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Call for investment as community buildings found to be less energy efficient than others
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.
Published: 28 April 2025
Westminster parliament
 
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What’s next? How government can achieve its community power ambitions
The Labour government has made devolving power a core part of its agenda. The English Devolution White Paper made clear that “a new approach to communities” is a central part of the devolution story, with a commitment to legislate for a Community Right to Buy.
Published: 12 April 2025