The Locality Awards ‘22 celebrate the transformative work of Community organisations.
On 9 November, the Locality Awards ‘22 Ceremony took place at Sheffield City Hall.
Our awards ceremony, hosted by the ever-exuberant Howard Bradley of LS14, is a chance to recognise and celebrate the impact and innovation shown by local community organisations, charities and councils across the country.
As ever, the Locality Awards were a real highlight of Locality’s annual Convention. An opportunity for members and delegates to have some fun and celebrate their incredible work.
A huge thank you to every applicant, finalists and, of course, to our winners. You are the people on the frontline in these challenging times. You are the people providing the essential services, support, and encouragement when people most need it. Your work is truly, truly lifechanging.
Power of Community Award: Back on the Map
The Power of Community Award celebrates a community organisation working with local people to shape their own future and to build a fairer society where everyone thrives.
Sunderland’s Back on the Map provide a wide range of services from community allotments to welfare support, tenancy support to digital inclusion programmes. Their projects are co-produced with their community and led by the needs of local people. Local residents account for 80% of their trustees.
Transforming Lives Award: One Community Development Trust
The Transforming Lives Award celebrates a community organisation whose support has had a significant impact on changing local people’s lives.
One Community Development Trust, based in Tilbury, Essex, was born out of the recession in 2008. They deliver employment programmes, money advice, and much more. Their Broadening Horizons project enables local people and families to visit places, sites and events outside of Tilbury, building their confidence and improving aspirations.
Enterprising Organisation Award: Adrenaline Alley
Sponsored by Endsleigh Insurance, the Enterprising Organisation Award celebrates a community organisation that has developed a creative business model that makes them successful and financially resilient.
Adrenaline Alley in Corby is Europe’s largest urban sports venue. This is a training venue for BMX, skateboarding, scootering and inline skating, offering beginner to elite (Olympic athlete) coaching. Adrenaline Alley has grown from a grassroots organisation seeking to create a safe space and sports facility for young people to a world class, and world beating venue. Through implementing training equipment, they have improved the overall level of the sports in the UK, leading to Olympic medal successes in 2021. They work closely with other community groups, helping them create sustainable projects and facilities.
Bringing Communities Together Award: 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning
The Bringing Communities Together Award celebrates community organisations that bring their diverse communities together, creating places where everyone belongs.
198 Contemporary Arts and Learning is a visual arts venue, community hub and education centre in Brixton, London. 198 emerged in the aftermath of the race riots of the 1980’s and has played an important role in the regeneration of Brixton. Their work brings the community together through education and events. They actively nurture artists and curators from marginalised communities.
Keep it Local Award: Birmingham City Council: Prevention and Communities, Adult Social Care Directorate
Sponsored by Lloyds Bank Foundation, this award celebrates an outstanding council which has created strong partnerships with local community organisations and has worked in an innovative way to unlock the power of their communities.
The Council’s Neighbourhood Network Schemes are a fascinating example of community power, a collaboration between the voluntary, community and statutory agencies working together to deliver change. These Schemes support 10,000 people each year, to live healthy, happy, independent lives within their communities.
We look forward to seeing you at Locality Convention ‘23 in Bristol. Maybe you could be among next year's winners! Keep your eyes open and ears pealed for how to apply.