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
This month's essay from Nick Garland explores how past regeneration efforts like the New Deal for Communities offer vital lessons for shaping ...
Hannah Sloggett, Co-Director of Nudge Community Builders in Plymouth, attended the Labour Party Conference 2025 with Power to Change as part of ...
The Labour government arrived at its political party conference with a new story about its vision from the country, one which charts a route to ...
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News and events
Power to Change appoints four new Trustees
Power to Change welcomes four new Trustees to the Board. The new appointments bring experience in strategic communications, advocacy and policy, health and care, and growing inclusive economies.
New neighbourhood partnership puts community power to the test as government attempts to empower communities
Power to Change has launched its first Community Covenant Test and Learn Partnership in Market Drayton, empowering residents to co-shape services with local authorities. This bold initiative marks a new era of neighbourhood-level decision-making rooted in local knowledge.
Five high street innovators join new learning partnership
Community-Led High Street Innovators invests in community-led action to revitalise high streets and town centres across England.
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Event | From the ground up: Community business & Britain’s next decade
Join us at the British Academy, Westminster for the launch of our new essay collection.
Community Business Week 2025
Save the date! Community Business Week is coming: 29 November to 5 December 2025. Join the movement.
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