Building on Rural, Coastal and Dispersed Community Strengths: Resident‑Led Leadership and Big Local Learning

Rural areas face distinct challenges when it comes to sourcing funding and influencing. This session will provide Big Local examples of long‑term resident‑driven work taking place to improve community cohesion and opportunities in rural places

Using practical examples from Big Local, the session will help participants consider how funding and support models can better enable sustainable, resident‑led leadership in geographically dispersed settings, particularly through a strengths‑based approach that builds on local assets and capabilities.

Funders will gain insight into best practice when supporting rural, coastal and dispersed communities and learn what specific types of investment, capacity‑building and flexibility are required to enable organisations and residents to thrive.

Please note: This meeting is for organisations operating in the North West only. Please do not register if your organisation is outside these areas.