We are Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust (LNT)
and since 1997 we’ve been the Community Hub for Lockleaze in North Bristol – a large estate mainly built in the 1950s and 60s, which now ranks as the fourth most diverse ward in Bristol.
Lockleaze is a fantastic place to live with a creative, resourceful community who look out for one another. As a ward of nearly 14,000 people we have some serious local challenges around housing, hardship and health, but we’re a community with deep roots, who value joy, togetherness and our green spaces.
our vision
Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust’s vision is to create a fairer, healthier, more sustainable Lockleaze for the whole community. All our activities and projects are community-led based on the priorities of our residents. Here’s what we do:
- Community Support: Hubbub, our weekly community cafe with advice drop-ins chosen by residents on housing, health, disability and money
- Health and Wellbeing: Wellbeing Walks, Art for Wellbeing, weekly drop-ins
- Climate Action and Nature Recovery: Our award-winning Really Wild Lockleaze project dedicated to nature recovery in Lockleaze, our Lockleaze Community Climate Action Plan and our wonderful Buzz Community Garden growing space.
- Housing and Energy: building Community-Led Housing on Constable Road and working with partners on home energy and retrofit
- Community Spaces: stewarding The Hub on Gainsborough Square and our temporary space at St James Church on Romney Avenue, on behalf of our community. Hire our spaces or attend a class or event.
- Play Patch Community Soft Play: is a friendly soft play centre where under 5s and their families connect to their community, engage in safe, creative play, and enjoy healthy home-cooked meals. Find out more here.
our values
- Welcoming & Kind: Putting care at the centre of our work
- Community-Led: Putting the priorities of our community first
- Inclusive: Create a fair and inclusive Lockleaze for all
- Connective: Creating connections and making space for joy
- Collaborative: Working in partnership wherever we can
“More than just a venue, it’s a heartbeat for the area, where culture, faith, and community all blend seamlessly.”
Resident
Our Lockleaze Community Plan 2026-30
In 2025 and 2026 we refreshed our community plan through a new community survey and thousands of conversations. The new Our Lockleaze Community Plan for 2026-30 sets out an exciting and actionable plan for our community, and forms the backbone of everything that we do.
Our Team
Our team run our buildings, our projects and support our community to create the change they want to see. Come and visit us at The Hub.
OUR BOARD
LNT’s Board of Trustees support our work with their expertise and local knowledge- the majority of our board live in Lockleaze.
Our funders
With thanks to all our funders who work closely with us and our community.
