Local Access is a joint funding programme, established by Access and Big Society Capital that aims to support the development of stronger, more resilient and sustainable social economies in disadvantaged places. After working with a range of partners with extensive experience in supporting place-based initiatives, Local Access invited twelve places to develop plans for how a blend of grant and repayable finance can support their local social economy. In January 2020 six of these twelve place were chosen. The six places are: Bradford; Bristol; Gainsborough; Greater Manchester (Bolton, Oldham, Stockport…
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