I've just had an email from Big Local. They are running a series of events around the country for people who live in Big Local areas to find out what other areas are doing and how they are proceeding. The first one is 18-19 November in Liverpool called 'Community buildings and trusts: what makes them work?' They pay travel and childcare costs.
( I have tried to attach the flier which gives full details and contacts but if it doesn't work maybe an administrator could help sort it out.)
i'VE TAKEN THIS ATTACHMENT DOWN AS OUT OF DATE NOW