Locality

Locality Convention is back! Join inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers and doers, whose ambitious work is transforming our communities. This year, there will be even more opportunities to interact with speakers in plenary sessions, and more time to connect and network. 🎟 Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/eRitEmEv #convention #locality24 #vcse #communitysector

"None of the manifestos could honestly be described as a blueprint for a community power revolution. But each of them provides an important signal of a new consensus. Whitehall doesn’t have the answers: the next government will need to look local." What could the party manifestos mean for communities across the country - and do any of them pass the community power test? Read Locality's response: #communitysector #generalelection #manifestos #vcse

We're halfway through the #GeneralElection campaign - read our guidance on engaging your community, building relationships with local candidates, and influencing the next government to put the #PowerOfCommunity front and centre: https://lnkd.in/eujsfYUK

Too many of our public services have become disconnected from the people and places they serve, resulting in detrimental consequences for outcomes and costs. Cooperative principles offer a pathway towards much-needed reform: fostering social partnership, engaging in democratic decision-making and enabling co-production with citizens. Join John Copps on our upcoming webinar, Connecting Public Services with People and Places Using Cooperative Principles, on Thursday 27th at 10am, where he will explore what cooperative principles could mean, and consider which areas of public services could be ripe for reform, joined by: ➡ Scott Darraugh, CEO at Social adVentures and Chair of Bevan Health and Wellbeing ➡ Sam Pluckrose-Oliver (né Hepher), Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Locality ➡ Gemma Murphy, Operations Director, PossAbilities CIC Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on reshaping public services to better align with community needs. 🔗 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/e73c8-Ew #PublicServices #PublicServiceReform #Innovation #Webinar #CooperativePrinciples #PrioritisingPublicServices

We believe the blueprint for a better future already exists – and it's right here on our doorstep. Now is the time for a community power revolution! Read the Manifesto: https://lnkd.in/eXnTa6wr

Are you a community organisation looking to future-proof your building & energy bills? You could get funding for an Independent Energy Assessment & Capital Grant. IEA applications close 20 June Find out more: https://lnkd.in/djmC6_tA #VCSEEnergyEfficiency

Nominations for the Locality Awards are now open! Tell us about a Locality member who deserves to be recognised for their work demonstrating the power of community. Winners will receive £1,000 for their communities plus a coveted trophy🏆 Get tips and advice to make your nomination the best it can be: https://lnkd.in/eNbF6f5H

Introducing the all-new procurement pathway from Good Finance UK Designed to empower social enterprises and charities in making informed decisions when selecting providers for retrofitting energy efficiency measures using social investment. The pages are packed full of materials and guidance designed to help you navigate the energy retrofitting process from start to finish, this tool explores… -          How get started with energy retrofitting -          Comprehensive guides to seven key energy saving measures -          How to choose the right installer -          Certified advice providers that can help …and much more! Click here to explore > https://lnkd.in/dPbBWYam 

📣 We’re delighted to announce our continued #partnership with Locality who support LHC and our committee partners in distributing Community Benefit Funds to #localcommunity causes, helping to improve the lives and places of those within them. Since the start of our partnership in 2019, Locality have completed 74 projects and distributed an amazing £425,000 to local communities. Combined with our other charity partners throughout the UK, LHC has contributed a total of £1,881,390 in the past six years to help make a real and impactful difference to the communities we serve. We’re proud to work with our partners and are inspired by the possibilities and meaningful work that we will continue to accomplish together. Stay tuned for exciting updates and opportunities to get involved! Read more about how we are increasing our focus on #Socialvalue with our new Social Value Strategy. https://lnkd.in/evRMi_GD #Partnership #MakingADifference #CommunityImpact #publicsector #notforprofit

We have now entered a pre-election period. There will be no further Community Ownership Fund announcements at this time.  The Expression of Interest form has been closed. If your group had submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) since March 2024, then you will be on the mailing list to receive any future updates that are given by Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Alternatively, please look at the COF prospectus at https://lnkd.in/dBqB2dZ for future updates.