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We want all communities to have the power to create vibrant and resilient high streets that work for them. We’re creating the power, backing and resources that community businesses need to take a greater role in shaping the future of their high streets and town centres.

Christmas can’t save the department store – but communities can

Christmas can’t save the department store – but communities can

Our new report, ‘Department stories’ captures how communities across England are reimagining former department stores to meet local needs and reinvigorate their high streets.
Make high streets great again

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.
£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'.
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.
Funding for community business must be more affordable, flexible and accessible, new report finds

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.
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?
Labour’s high streets plans a welcome step to Take Back the High Street

Labour’s high streets plans a welcome step to Take Back the High Street

Labour has begun to set out a new vision for our high streets. Power to Change has the tested ideas to enable communities to take charge of high street regeneration.
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?
Creating high streets of the future through Community Improvement Districts

Creating high streets of the future through Community Improvement Districts

With the right approach Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) can empower communities to lead regeneration in their town centres. Find out how to make it happen
Community led approaches are breathing new life into Britain’s high streets

Community led approaches are breathing new life into Britain’s high streets

Our high streets and town centres have faced significant decline in recent years, but a new community-led approach, pioneered by Power to Change, could be the key to unlocking powerful regeneration of our high streets.
New report reveals struggling high streets across Britain and highlights community businesses leading regeneration efforts

New report reveals struggling high streets across Britain and highlights community businesses leading regeneration efforts

A new report from Power to Change looks at regions which have seen the biggest increase in rising and persistent vacancy rates.
Visiting community powered places with Platform Places

Visiting community powered places with Platform Places

Power to Change visits some of the brilliant community businesses and social enterprises driving change in their communities in Liverpool and the Wirral.
Unlock your high street buildings with a social value lease

Unlock your high street buildings with a social value lease

Local communities often have amazing ideas for town centre buildings, but struggle to get affordable, secure access. Here are some practical steps and free templates for reviving vacant buildings in partnership with asset owners.
Creating inclusive community spaces on our high streets

Creating inclusive community spaces on our high streets

When it comes to regenerating our town centres, Community Improvement Districts aim to amplify the voices of community led organisations and residents, bringing them into partnership with businesses, councils and property owners, says Chris Neath.
Levelling up perspectives from the community to the national level

Levelling up perspectives from the community to the national level

A new report on 'levelling up' from Power to Change reveals that some progress has been made for communities, but there is little impact being made, leading to public pessimism.
Driving Hendon’s high street revolution

Driving Hendon’s high street revolution

High street regeneration is a complex picture, but Back on the Map in Sunderland are piloting a Community Improvement District - convening a broad and inclusive local partnership to ensure regeneration efforts succeed.