Power in your hands: community ownership driving local growth
At this year’s Labour Conference we’re pleased to sponsor ‘Power in your hands: community ownership driving local growth‘ brought to you by the Cooperative Party.
News and events
Read our latest press releases and announcements about community business here. For press enquiries, please contact us
Political influencing in action: what we’re doing at the party conferences
Find out how we’re backing community business at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party conferences in September 2024.
Delivering missions locally: meet the Liverpool City Region’s community businesses
Are you at the 2024 Labour Party Conference? Join us on Tuesday 24 September to find out how some of Liverpool's community businesses are supporting the delivery of Labour’s missions at the most local level.
Governing in partnership: How can Labour collaborate with business and civil society to create lasting change?
Join us at the Labour Party Conference on 23 September as we discuss how Labour can reset its relationship with business, civil society and citizens to create lasting change.
It’s just the beginning for community power
Deana Bamford of the We’re Right Here Campaign responds to the recent Guardian view on hyperlocalism.
Getting a Community Right to Buy right
Join us on 12 September from 12:30-1:30pm as we celebrate the launch of our latest report 'Getting it right: Introducing and implementing a Community Right to Buy'. We will discuss how the government can successfully implement a Community Right to Buy that works for all people.
Places and spaces matter: a Community Right to Buy
Power to change has long advocated for community ownership. Now that a Community Right to Buy looks set to be part of the government’s policy agenda, how can we make the most of this opportunity?
Private space, public good – the private sector and social infrastructure
Our new report shows that by collaborating with communities, the private sector can create vibrant spaces for community connection that have broad social and economic impact.
A new look for Power to Change
We've evolved the way we work, and with it our brand. Here's what's next for Power to Change.
Push devolution beyond the town hall to restore trust in government
Trust in politics is low but devolving power to communities in the right way can help to restore it.
English Devolution Bill and Community Right to Buy could be transformational for community business
We welcome today's King’s Speech - which puts growth at the heart of the new Government’s agenda and outlines further steps to ensure thriving communities.
Tackling cost-of-living and climate resilience through the Resilient Communities Fund
Community businesses are at the forefront of addressing the cost-living crisis and local impacts of climate change. The Resilient Communities Fund acted at pace to support them. Here’s what we learned.
Community shares are crucial to a future economy that works for all
Across the country, communities are using community share offers to save important spaces and run them in a way that works for them. How can we make this model work for everyone?
A community-powered vision for a new government
The next government must harness the power and potential in our communities to build a stronger economy and fairer society.
How can the new government make change happen?
The new government campaigned on ‘Change’ at the election. But how can it make meaningful and lasting change happen?
Do party manifestos matter?
With the election a few short weeks away, the political parties have laid out their plans in their party manifestos. What do these pledges mean for community business?
Putting communities at the heart of our future economy
If we are serious about financing the future economy, community businesses must be front and centre. It’s time to treat community business as serious economic actors.
Social investment that serves communities
Community businesses tell us they spend too much time and energy seeking the blend of finance they need. To bolster communities, investors need to seek out and embrace new financial models.
What are we doing to help finance the future economy?
In the context of economic uncertainty, community businesses are at the forefront - but they need support too. Find out more about financing the future economy.
Funding for community business must be more affordable, flexible and accessible, new report finds
A new report by Power to Change calls on funders, social investors and government to address the challenges facing community businesses in accessing the right finance to start up, grow and scale their businesses.
Unlocking finance for community business
Access to affordable, flexible and accessible finance is essential to helping community businesses achieve their ambitions. Our latest report shows how we can unlock this funding so communities can create an economy fit for the future.
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