We are the think-do tank that backs community business from the ground up.
We do this through:
Building community power
Financing the future economy
Taking back the high street
We turn bold ideas into action so communities have the power to change what matters to them.
We know community business works to build stronger communities and better places to live. We’ve seen people create resilient and prosperous local economies when power is in community hands. We also know the barriers that stand in the way of their success.
We’re using our experience to bring partners together to do, test and learn what works. We’re shaping the conditions for community business to thrive.
Our thinking

The start to the year featured some bleak news for high streets retail. But a ‘life beyond retail’ is possible – through community-led regeneration.

Our recent survey shows that community power is a top priority for community businesses. This year, we’re testing policies on the ground that ...

Our Community Business Market 2024 report reveals a sector that remains stable and resilient, all the while empowering our communities.
News and events

Joint letter: Community ownership funding can drive growth that is seen and felt in all places
We've joined forces with leaders locally and nationally to make a clear call to back community ownership and drive growth people can see and feel in their local area.

£2.5bn of levelling up funding stuck in limbo, public demand significant change in approach
New analysis from think-do tank Power to Change identifies 20% of total levelling up funding that is stuck in limbo. This comes alongside fresh polling by More in Common showing public appetite for significant changes in how regeneration funding is delivered in the short and long term.

Power to Change appoints three new Trustees
New appointments bring experience community engagement, growing regional social economies, the public sector, and inclusive regeneration policy.