Neighbourhood brings us together. It unites us. Connecting us to where we live and the people we live with. In our modern age, when so many of our connections are rushed and made through phones and computers, it can be easy to forget the value of making time for simple, personal connections with the people around us.
In 2025 we came to the to the end of our previous five-year strategy. We commissioned Caplor Horizons to help us come together as an organisation to develop a new strategy to guide our work until 2030.
The consultation with members, staff and stakeholders was extensive. We developed a strategy steering group and hosted regular meetings with our Board and staff. We conducted extensive research, stakeholder engagement and ran a strategy development survey, which got over 11,000 responses. Strategy development events included:
- Four focus group discussions with Association Leads, Police and Police and Crime Commissioners, Young People and crime and community based charities.
- Three strategy development workshops with Neighbourhood watch volunteers.
- A strategy feedback session at our national online conference with 450 participants.
- Strategy engagement sessions with Association Leads and Trustees.
We are hugely grateful to all the people who took time to share views and contribute to the strategy. The result is a bold ambition to create flourishing communities, where neighbours look out for each other.
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What makes this strategy distinctive is our commitment to Watch Act and Connect.
Neighbourhood Watch: We provide vital information and resources that help all people (whoever you are) avoid becoming victims of crime, sharing intelligence on actual and potential criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.
Neighbourhood Connect: We deliver initiatives that help people of all ages and backgrounds connect with their neighbours, reducing loneliness and isolation while fostering powerful mutual support.
Neighbourhood Act: We empower everyone to get involved in practical activities that directly improve their local area, making a tangible difference to where they live.