Slides used by Debbie Ladds Local Trust at the Big Local spring events acorganised as part of the Local Trust programme of networking and learning events for Big Local residents. The event took place on [date] 2014.

1. Big Local spring events
2014
Twitter: @LocalTrust #biglocal

2. Big Local outcomes
Communities will be better able to identify local needs and take
action in response to them.
People will have increased skills and confidence, so that they
continue to identify and respond to needs in the future.
The community will make a difference to the needs it prioritises.
People will feel that their area is an even better place to live.

3. 150 Big Local areas
Local Trust has:
endorsed 48 Big Local plans
endorsed 65 Big Local partnerships
funded 205 locally trusted organisations a total of £13,981,000 for
Big Local.

4. Big Local visions

5. Big Local priorities

6. Our learning
You’re doing amazing things, volunteer commitment is
phenomenal and we realise and appreciate this.
There can be local differences of opinion to work through.
It works when areas try things, focus on quick wins and long term
activities.

7. Going forward
Training opportunities
Promotion of Living Wage for workers paid for using Big Local
money
Review how our ‘reporting systems’ capture progress once you have
your plan and partnership endorsed
Increase support for your priorities and for enterprising activities
Evaluation of the early years of Big Local
Communities in Control study
Longitudinal research using film, photos, blogs etc.

8. We’re happy to hear from you, feel free to get in touch
020 3588 0565
biglocal@localtrust.org.uk
@localtrust