With the right approach Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) can empower communities to lead regeneration in their town centres. Find out how to make it happen
Equity and inclusion in community business support
The Powering Up programme placed equity and inclusion at its heart, recognising the additional barriers faced by minoritised and racialised communities. This blog shares key lessons from our approach, from simplifying access and embedding culturally competent support, to building trust through lived experience and continuously evolving the programme design.
Resilient and ready for change — what our new Pulse Survey tells us about community business right now
Our first Pulse Survey demonstrates that community business remains stable, resilient and confident about their prospects, even when other small businesses are struggling.