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Community power

We believe communities should have the power to change what matters to them in their local area. We’re working with partners to make the case for governing the country differently and put powers in the hands of communities.

Community-powered high streets and life beyond retail

Community-powered high streets and life beyond retail

The start to the year featured some bleak news for high streets retail. But a ‘life beyond retail’ is possible – through community-led regeneration.
Communities in the driving seat

Communities in the driving seat

Our recent survey shows that community power is a top priority for community businesses. This year, we’re testing policies on the ground that put communities in charge.
Community business impact in 2024

Community business impact in 2024

Our Community Business Market 2024 report reveals a sector that remains stable and resilient, all the while empowering our communities.
Joint letter: Community ownership funding can drive growth that is seen and felt in all places

Joint letter: Community ownership funding can drive growth that is seen and felt in all places

We've joined forces with leaders locally and nationally to make a clear call to back community ownership and drive growth people can see and feel in their local area.
Celebration to setback: lessons in advocating for community ownership

Celebration to setback: lessons in advocating for community ownership

The Community Ownership Fund has been a game-changer, helping communities to purchase the spaces they care about. But along with the latest allocation of funding came an announcement of the fund's closure, and an underspend that leaves many community businesses without the support they had been banking on. Our analysis explores why this happened and what we can learn from it.
One step…beyond?

One step…beyond?

This week the Government published its Devolution White Paper. We dig into what this means for communities and the regional authorities serving them. 
Testing and learning from Market Drayton

Testing and learning from Market Drayton

What I took from Pat McFadden's public service reform speech, and where this insersects with innovation already underway in my community.
Fixing the foundations of our communities

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.
£2.5bn of levelling up funding stuck in limbo, public demand significant change in approach

£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.
Getting the value right for a Community Right to Buy

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.
Getting a Community Right to Buy right

Getting a Community Right to Buy right

In this webinar, we discuss how the government can successfully implement a Community Right to Buy that works for all people, based on our report 'Getting it right: Introducing and implementing a Community Right to Buy'.
Places and spaces matter: a Community Right to Buy

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?
English Devolution Bill and Community Right to Buy could be transformational for community business

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.
Unlocking finance for community business

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.
How we’re backing community business

How we’re backing community business

Power to Change has a renewed purpose and ambitions. With it, we’re shaping the conditions for community business to thrive.
Power to Change’s plan to take back the high street

Power to Change’s plan to take back the high street

The Labour Party has recently published its plan to save the high street. But what’s missing, and how can Labour drive a community powered revolution on our high streets?
Powering up Britain

Powering up Britain

Last week Labour announced their answer to the levelling up agenda. What role can community business play in powering up Britain?
Fostering community power through regional social action hubs

Fostering community power through regional social action hubs

We share a collective challenge. A challenge that can only be responded to with a bold ambition and a commitment that will reach deeply into neighbourhoods across the country. 
How to grow community enterprise leaders: 5 key learnings from our Leading the Way programme

How to grow community enterprise leaders: 5 key learnings from our Leading the Way programme

What can we learn from the Leading the Way programme for future leadership programmes?
The local Impact of Empowering Places

The local Impact of Empowering Places

If you’ve been following our blog recently you’ll know already that Power to Change’s five year place-based ...