Who we work with
We work with partners to make communities stronger
WE BACK COMMUNITY BUSINESSES TO MAKE PLACES BETTER. BUT WE DON’T DO IT ALONE, WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP TO MAKE OUR INFLUENCE AND VOICE STRONGER.
We partner with a range of organisations including regional and local authorities, think tanks and research institutes, to develop and test ways to grow and strengthen community businesses, and to generate evidence of their impact.
And we work closely with a range of organisations that provide tailored support to help you grow and develop your community business.
Find support and membership opportunities with:
Black South West Network
A Black-led racial justice charity organisation who support the development of dynamic, independent and strong Black and Minoritised communities.
Cooperatives UK
The network for Britain’s thousands of co-operatives, working to promote, develop and unite member-owned businesses.
Community Energy England
A membership body that supports organisations who want to see the community energy sector grow.
Community Business Patchwork
Connecting like-minded community business leaders who can help provide support, guidance and a place to share your views and inspiring news.
Locality
Supporting local community organisations to be strong and successful.
Plunkett Foundation
Helping communities to take control of their challenges and overcome them together.
Social Enterprise UK
The national membership body for social enterprises and their supporters.
Community Land Trust Network
The official charity supporting Community Land Trusts in England and Wales.
The Ubele Initiative
Supports a wide range of community organisations through social action, development and leadership initiatives.
Together we can create better places
Our work ensures communities are supported to take control of the spaces and places that are important to them, providing opportunities and making their places vibrant and full of life.
With our unique insights into the sector and your expert knowledge and experience, we can overcome the red tape communities face and further explore the role of communities in economic recovery.
We want to hear from you – let’s talk about how we can work together:
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