Our Work
Turning our mission into practical action
We work with people, communities, enterprises and institutions to build stronger local economies and create better opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage.
Our work brings together practical delivery, learning and collaboration, connecting action within communities with the organisations and systems that can help create lasting change.
Act Loconomy
We design and deliver place-based employment, careers and enterprise programmes that improve livelihoods and strengthen local economic resilience.
What We Do
Think Loconomy
We use research, evaluation, consultancy and shared learning to improve practice and influence wider economic systems.
Loconomy Bridge
We connect communities, employers, institutions and investment, helping partners work together around shared local priorities.
Our Reach and Partnerships
Our work began in East Birmingham and now reaches communities across the city, including Bordesley Green, Castle Vale, Digbeth, Druids Heath, Frankley, Hodge Hill, Northfield, Selly Oak and Winson Green.
We work alongside community organisations, social enterprises, schools and colleges, employers, public institutions, universities, funders and social investors. These partnerships combine local knowledge, trusted relationships, specialist expertise and resources to create a greater and more lasting impact.
Our Programmes
Our live and completed programmes show how we put this approach into practice across employment, career pathways, community enterprise, resident engagement and place-based economic development.
Live and Work Scheme
A 12-month partnership with St Basil’s, funded by The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls, providing tailored employment support for young women aged 18–25 in Birmingham’s new Live and Work scheme.
Coalition for Impact
Coalition for Impact brought together community organisations in East Birmingham between September 2024 and April 2025 to explore how local economies can grow from within. Through collaboration, research and tailored support, the programme focused on unlocking the potential of community-led enterprise in three growth quarters.
I Can Pre-Employment Programme
Loconomy delivered two stages of community-based pre-employment support for residents facing barriers to work. Beginning with a pathway linked to the NHS I Can programme, we later delivered a Loconomy-led extension commissioned by Birmingham City Council, combining training, coach mentoring, skills progression and employer connections.
Across both stages, participants improved their confidence and employability skills, progressed into further learning and secured jobs in the NHS and other sectors.
Druids Heath Independent Resident and Community Advice
Loconomy has supported resident engagement in the Druids Heath regeneration since October 2023. Following an extension to March 2028, our role now combines independent support for the Resident Steering Group with free advice for residents on rehousing, rights, compensation, future housing options and other issues arising from the regeneration.
Common Threads
Common Threads was a community arts programme that has delivered two community theatrical productions and four community photography projects from May 2024 to December 2024. In each of the projects we sought to enable, empower, show and inspire local people - women, men, young people alongside local artists and volunteers.
Partnerships for People and Place (PfPP)
Our team of associates delivered the first phase of this central government funded programme in 2022/23 working with a cohort of 120 year 11 pupils in East Birmingham schools. Working as coach mentors, the team worked with individuals and groups to help them define their future learning and career pathways.
In 2023/24 we committed to extend this programme, initially through our own resources and then with support from Birmingham City Council.
Shared Prosperity Fund – Ready 2 Level
In 2023/24 we delivered an intensive learning support programme working with ten Community Anchor Organisations from East Birmingham.
