Benefits of registering

Why join your local community platform?

If you’re part of a community organisation, charity, social enterprise or local group, joining your local community platform is one of the easiest ways to connect with people, promote what you do and make a bigger impact.

Here are some of the main benefits.

1. Reach more people

Your local platform is designed to help people find support, activities and opportunities in their area. By adding your organisation, activities or events, you make it easy for local residents to discover what you offer — whether they’re looking for a walking group, mental health support, or something fun to do at the weekend.

2. Promote your activities and services for free

There’s no cost to list your activities, services or events. The platform acts as a shared noticeboard for your community, meaning your information sits alongside other trusted local providers — and is promoted through local search, newsletters and social media.

3. Save time and effort

You can update your information whenever you need to, all in one place. Instead of sending updates to different partners or posting across multiple channels, you can use your platform profile as your main point of truth — a single link you can share anywhere.

4. Connect and collaborate

Community platforms bring together people and organisations who care about similar things. You can find partners for joint projects, share resources, or learn from what others are doing locally. Collaboration becomes easier when everyone’s visible and connected in the same space.

5. Build trust and credibility

Being listed on a community platform shows that your organisation is part of a wider local network. This helps residents and partners know that you’re active, reliable and contributing to community wellbeing.

6. Understand community needs

When people search the platform, it gives valuable insight into what your community is looking for — from warm spaces to walking groups or family support. This can help you tailor your offer, spot gaps in provision, and make a stronger case for funding.

7. Be part of something bigger

Joining your local platform isn’t just about promotion — it’s about belonging to a shared effort to make your area stronger, more connected and more resilient. Together, we can make it easier for people to find help, get involved and make a difference.

Ready to join?

Click Add an activity on your platform to create your first listing or event, and start connecting with people today.