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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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?
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