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Linda Hien

Linda ensures Power to Change’s research and insight programme is rigorous, creative and high impact. She oversees and provides guidance for research across the organisation, and gathers robust evidence and learning around the community business sector.
Saving the high street, not squeezing it: community businesses brace for business rates changes

Saving the high street, not squeezing it: community businesses brace for business rates changes

Our thinking
Our latest Pulse Survey results reveal more than a third of community businesses running vital local spaces expect sharp rises in their business rates bills, with many unsure if they can afford them and unable to access the substantial support being offered to retail, hospitality and leisure venues.
Local people at the centre: Community business views on Pride in Place

Local people at the centre: Community business views on Pride in Place

Our thinking
In our last Pulse Survey of the year, community businesses express cautious optimism towards Pride in Place funding and the provision of Neighbourhood Boards.
What do community businesses think about the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill?

What do community businesses think about the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill?

Our thinking
In our second Pulse Survey, community businesses reflected on the Bill’s provision of a Community Right to Buy – and they’ve told us they need more time, more funding and more cooperation.
Resilient and ready for change — what our new Pulse Survey tells us about community business right now

Resilient and ready for change — what our new Pulse Survey tells us about community business right now

Our thinking
Our first Pulse Survey demonstrates that community business remains stable, resilient and confident about their prospects, even when other small businesses are struggling.
Pool table democracy

Pool table democracy

Our thinking
A small conversation taking place in a community business can reveal a lot about what it takes to strengthen our democracy. Where people don’t have the time to engage in local decision making and don’t think they can make a difference, we argue that the government, political parties and community organisations can do more to close the void between ordinary people and politics.
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