Localis is an independent think-tank dedicated to issues related to politics, public service reform and localism. Its work promotes neo-localist ideas through research, events and commentary, covering a range of local and national domestic policy issues such as housing, local government finance and health and social care. Its work has directly influenced government policy and the wider policy debate.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.localis.org.uk/

Address:
N/A

Country:
United Kingdom

Sub-region:
Northern Europe

Areas of focus

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2001
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Jonathan Werran
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Jonathan Werran
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Jonathan Werran
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2024
Localis
4
United Kingdom average
25
Global average
78
2023
Localis
5
2021
Localis
5
% Female staff
2024
Localis
25%
United Kingdom average
54%
Global average
58%
2023
Localis
20%
2021
Localis
25%
Age (years)
Localis
25
United Kingdom average
37
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2024
Localis
33%
United Kingdom average
58%
Global average
52%
2021
Localis
25%
2020
Localis
20%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Localis
16
United Kingdom average
41
Global average
57
2023
Localis
12
2022
Localis
7

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
Localis
35
United Kingdom average
40,732
Global average
26,974
Likes (2022)
Localis
35
Likes (2021)
Localis
31
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Localis
3,708
United Kingdom average
28,567
Global average
19,804
Followers (2024)
Localis
3,928
Followers (2022)
Localis
3,847
Subscribers (2025)
Localis
39
United Kingdom average
11,210
Global average
7,398
Subscribers (2024)
Localis
35
Subscribers (2023)
Localis
30
Followers (2025)
Localis
694
United Kingdom average
15,432
Global average
15,826
Followers (2024)
Localis
509
Followers (2019)
Localis
100

Data notes

Last updated: 10/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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