Community-run buildings benefit the people, partnerships and places that support neighbourhoods to thrive. Using evidence from Big Local, this report by our practice team for the Local Trust underlines the […]

2nd February, 2026


Where People Meet: How to Celebrate, Sustain and Reimagine Community Centres’ was commissioned by the Rayne Trust, to explore the distinct and valuable part that community centres play in people’s lives across the UK. 

24th June, 2025


At this event we will talk through our latest research report, Where People Meet: How We Celebrate, Sustain and Reimagine Community Centres. Following the launch of the report, we would like […]

8th May, 2025


This report sets out the vital role that community centres play in local areas and makes the case for investing in their future.

7th May, 2025


New Local is working with independent funder The Rayne Trust to undertake research into the role that community assets such as community centres have in public life. Local authorities have […]

1st October, 2024