A community I’d like to live in
What kind of community do you want to live in? How can we create a future where communities are in the lead?
Political commentary
We work with national government and civil servants to create the conditions for communities to thrive.
Fixing the foundations of our communities
Two community business leaders reflect on the need for a communities strategy - one that backs community-led institutions and puts communities in charge.
Make high streets great again
Donald Trump’s recent victory shows how important it is to make people feel and see economic growth in their communities. In the UK, our high streets are a core part of getting this right.
A Budget of choice
Choice lay at the heart of this Budget. It was political in choosing who would bear the burden of tax rises and where increases in spending would be prioritised. The gamble is that these choices will bear fruit come election time.
£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.
A Conservative Party in flux
In his foreword to the Unfinished Revolution, Tony Blair said that a party leaving government should begin with an honest analysis of why they are in opposition. That question was front of mind as Power to Change took to Birmingham for Conservative Party conference.
Getting the value right for a Community Right to Buy
The Government's plans to implement a Community Right to Buy could be transformative for communities. But communities also need to be able to buy properties at the right price.
Labour conference ‘24: What did we learn for community business?
At the first Labour conference for 15 years with the party in power, we were finding out about their priorities for community business, devolution, and the future economy.
Postcard from Brighton: The communities agenda at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
The Liberal Democrats are buoyed by their recent election success, but still trying to define their role as an opposition party to the Labour Government. Power to Change visited the Liberal Democrat party conference to find out how they can be a voice for community business in this Parliament.
Power in your hands: community ownership driving local growth
On 23 September, 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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.