13/03/2026
Big Local SW11: £1 Million, 14 Years, One Powerful Community Story
Tomorrow we celebrate the journey of Big Local SW11 (see poster attached), and I’m incredibly excited to share my documentary with the public — a film that captures this remarkable chapter in Battersea’s community history.
Back in 2011, our local community was awarded £1 million through the Big Local programme. What followed was far more than a series of projects — it became a powerful example of what can happen when residents come together, take the lead and invest in their own neighbourhood.
The documentary tells the story of that journey: the people, the ideas, the challenges and the achievements that have shaped the past 14 years.
This project is particularly meaningful to me because I was one of the 12 original volunteers who stepped forward at the very beginning. I helped create the Big Local SW11 website and social media, and over the years I have documented this journey through film and photography — witnessing first-hand the many inspiring initiatives that were created and funded.
While this chapter of Big Local SW11 is coming to an end, the story doesn’t stop here. The legacy will continue through Battersea Alliance, ensuring that the spirit of collaboration, community leadership and local action lives on. In many ways, it will also continue through Kambala Clubroom, which we hope to reopen soon as a welcoming community space for local residents.
📍 Saturday 14 March, 2–5pm
📌 York Gardens Library, Battersea
If you’ve been part of the journey — or are simply curious to see what a community can achieve when people work together — come and join us for this special celebration.