ABOUT US
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Big Local Broad Green is a community led initiative funded £1m by Local Trust in 2016 to make improvement to the local area. The Broad Green ward was identified as one of the 150 communities to receive this funding as a part of the £217m provided by The National Lottery Community Fund.
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This funding has given us the freedom to make our own decisions on what is best for the area. We've funded over 50 small grants to incredible projects, ideas and initiatives in Broad Green.
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Our Vision is that Broad Green Village will be a vibrant and thriving place. It's people - young and old, are connected, resilient to change and proud to live here.
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We have a committed group of voluntary Partnership members with historical and deep connections to the area. They all have networks with the extensive range of local organisations addressing the concerns and needs of all local people in the area regardless of their race, creed, age or personal abilities.
OUR TIMELINE
2016 - BLBG IS ESTABLISHED
Big Local Broad Green was established, a 10 year investment of £1m in funding from Local Trust to make improvements in the area. Identified as one of the 150 deprived localities across the UK.
2018 - ACQUIRED KEELY RD UNIT
Big Local Broad Green acquired a unit on Keely Road with thanks to Central Shopping Centre. This space will be a Hub, existing to serve the local community.
2019 - THE HUB OPENS
We launched the Hub in the Summer of 2019, opening our doors to the local community & community partners.
2020 COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
2020 saw a global lockdown which affected millions worldwide. Locally, we shut our doors and hosted online community events. Eventually we partially opened as a food bank to serve the community.
2021 - THE HUB RE-OPENS
We re-opened The Hub, allowing community members access to small groups, food bank, coffee mornings and other community activities
2022 - BLBG RE-STRATEGISING
Big Local Broad Green was established, a 10 year investment of £1m in funding from Local Trust to make improvements in the area. Identified as one of the 150 deprived localities across the UK.
2023 - BLBG LEGACY PLAN
Big Local Broad Green was established, a 10 year investment of £1m in funding from Local Trust to make improvements in the area. Identified as one of the 150 deprived localities across the UK.
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“Broad Green is rich in history, riddled with character and full of so much potential. I am proud to volunteer my time to use my voice to bring change to my local area."
Queenie, LOCAL RESIDENT