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Community business insights

Reflections and insights from community business, including through our quarterly Pulse Survey.

The future use of the Community Right to Buy Fund: insights from community businesses

The future use of the Community Right to Buy Fund: insights from community businesses

Community businesses say funding and support must go further.
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 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

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?

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