Tender opportunity: run the new café at the heart of Hulme’s Kath Locke Centre

The Kath Locke Centre, a cornerstone of the Hulme and Moss Side community, is launching a unique opportunity for café and catering operators to bec...

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Zion volunteers ease winter food price pain

It was a lifeline, slashing shopping bills while prices continued to rise and enabling people to put ...

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Changes to The Big Life group structure

We have taken the decision to merge two of the five organisations that make up The Big Life group into a single charity, and name it Big Life Services.

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Eddie fulfills promise to read aged 81

Living Well Rochdale’s volunteer-led Therapeutic Thursday Group has opened new horizons for 81-year-old Eddie.

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Meet the board:
Ed Gale

Ed Gale has been on the Big Life board since 2020. We caught up with him to find out more about the contribution he makes to the group.

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It’s National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Niamh Horner

Having recently completed her Level 4 PR and Communications apprenticeship, Niamh reflects on her time as a PR and Communications Assistant at The Big Life group...

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In Honour of Kasey: Raising Awareness of Male Domestic Abuse

At just 24 years old, Kasey Anderson was murdered by his girlfriend. His death has left those who loved him heartbroken and dealing with a ...

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Jukebox Journey at Kath Locke

Volunteers with the Kath Locke Heritage Project are helping create an exhibition to tell the history of Hulme and Moss Side. It'll showcase the community's activism, love and legacy over 50 years.

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Big Life is looking for probation sector partners

Big Life is looking to speak with values-led non-profit organisations who are interested in delivering services in the probation sector, ahead of the intended Ministry of Justice recommissioning of the CRS in 2025.

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Introducing our Research and Evaluation Annual Report

We have published our third Research and Evaluation Annual Report! We have made significant strides in embedding research and evaluation into our mission and purpose – to help people improve their lives...

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Introducing The Big Life group Impact Report

This year has tested our resilience and reinforced our commitment to empowering individuals and communities. Together, we’ve created a lasting impact while laying the groundwork for even greater success...

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Meet the board: Mike Burrows

Mike Burrows joined the Big Life board in January 2024, bringing a wealth of experience with him. Find out more about what knowledge he brings, what he’s learned from being part of Big Life, and his ambitions for the organisation.

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Big Life among best places to work in 2024!

The Big Life group has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK, based on feedback from colleagues.

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Meet Sarah Evans, Liverpool Service Manager, Big Life Liverpool

“Being given the opportunity to design, develop, deliver, and review a service has been mind-blowing. I’ve learned so much.”

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Meet Mamoona Akhtar, PCN Coach with Be Well

“Big Life is amazing for flexibility and supporting work-life needs. As a first-time mum, everything feels new to me, and I felt so rea...

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