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We are the independent trust that strengthens communities through community business. We use our experience to bring partners together to fund, grow and back community business to make places thrive. We are curious and rigorous; we do, test and learn. And we are here to support community business, whatever the challenge.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n By 2025, we want more communities in England to run businesses that give them power to change what really matters to them. We want people to be able to create more resilient places. Places<\/span> that are better to live in. Places that work for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more about the change we want to make<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We tackle some of society\u2019s biggest challenges at a local level<\/span>. <\/span>We focus particularly on the three biggest challenges of our time:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.powertochange.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/side_line_dark_blue_sml2.png” title_text=”side_line_dark_blue_sml2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”absolute” vertical_offset=”25px” horizontal_offset=”-160px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”800px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”800px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Powering Up offers capacity strengthening support over a\u202f12-month period.\u202fThe programme supports community businesses in England that need resources and help investing in their future. We support\u202fcommunity business leaders\u202faddressing social and economic disadvantage within their local communities. We also support leaders that are improving equity within their organisations.\u202f<\/p>\n For the first two rounds, the tailored support package for community businesses was worth up to\u202f\u00a320,000 in total<\/strong>,\u202fand included:<\/p>\n Our ambition is to\u202fpartner\u202fwith\u202fyou as\u202fa\u202fcommunity business\u202fleader\u202fas well as\u202fyour teams. The programme is designed to support\u202fyou\u202fas you\u202fdevelop\u202fand\u202fgrow\u202fyour organisation.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n Powering Up currently supports community businesses in two key areas:\u202f<\/p>\n We\u202fwill also work with you to\u202faddress\u202fissues your community business faces with\u202fequity,\u202fdiversity,\u202fand\u202finclusion.\u202f<\/p>\n Our approach\u202fis\u202fbased on\u202f’equity’\u202fand\u202fnot ‘equality’. This means\u202fthat we\u202frecognise different groups face different barriers to success, sustainability and participation in our programme.\u202f \u202f<\/p>\n An approach based on equity means we recognise \u201cgiving everyone the same thing\u201d does not produce equitable results for our community businesses; rather we will look at what barriers, strengths and opportunities your community business faces and work with you to put into place the support you need to reach your goals and ambitions.<\/p>\n We\u202fwill assist\u202fyou and your\u202fcommunity business\u202fto access the resources and support needed to\u202faddress barriers\u202fyou may face and strengthen the assets you have.\u202f<\/p>\n Equality aims to ensure everyone receives the same support, or that there is no discrimination or disadvantage in the support offered. We recognise however that one size does not fit all and that different groups in England require different support to achieve their outcomes.<\/p>\n For example, in the UK everyone enjoys the equal right to education and has access to government-funded primary and secondary education, this is equality in education access. However, children who speak English as a second language, or who have a learning disability can have substantially worse educational outcomes in the UK educational system. Improved outcomes for these children are achieved by understanding their individual learning needs and tailoring an educational package that meets these needs, this is an equitable approach.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n So, instead of \u2018equality\u2019 we use the term \u2018equity\u2019, which is a better description of the way we work to address unequal social and economic outcomes in our communities.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px||5px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.powertochange.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/side_line_green.png” title_text=”side_line_green” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”absolute” vertical_offset=”25px” horizontal_offset=”-160px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”800px” custom_padding=”0px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”800px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You\u202fhave succeeded in your application\u202fto the second round of the Powering Up programme. This round has a focus on community businesses seeking\u202fdigital transformation and climate and sustainability support.<\/p>\n We provide a tailored support package to help you:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”474px” custom_margin=”-25px||-30px||false|false” custom_padding=”34px||50px|||” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0378B5″ min_height=”298.9px” custom_padding=”||5px|||” border_color_all=”#0378B5″ border_width_right=”12px” border_width_left=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px||5px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.powertochange.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/side_line_sml-1.png” title_text=”side_line_sml” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”absolute” vertical_offset=”25px” horizontal_offset=”-160px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” custom_margin=”27px|||||” custom_padding=”||24px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Who you will work with” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”800px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n A dedicated Community Business Connector<\/span>\u00a0will work with you for\u00a0the entire 12-month period. They will\u00a0guide and support whilst you move through\u00a0the programme and\u00a0the different sections of support on offer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>There are five <\/b>Community Busine<\/b>s<\/b>s Connectors<\/b> supporting the Powering Up programme. Each connector brings significant experience working with and in the community business sector. Find out more about the team here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Their role is to help you access the right support throughout the 12-month programme. First, they will meet with you to understand the needs of you and your community business. Through ongoing conversations that will help identify your business priorities, they will then tailor a support package which meets each of your needs. Community Business Connectors will also be available to help you with problems and issues as they arise over the twelve months of support we offer.<\/p>\n Specialists\u202fcan provide support in relation to your specific needs and your Community Business Connector will help you to find the right specialist to work with. Depending on the programme that you applied for you will work with our leads, to focus on digital transformation or climate action and sustainability.<\/p>\n The Climate and Sustainability Leads have a broad range of expertise across all areas of environmental sustainability. As a team they will be working alongside the Community Business Connectors to help you understand the climate and sustainability impacts of your organisation and define and prioritise your support needs. Climate and Sustainability Leads may also work directly with you to advise what support might be most appropriate and help create your briefs to access that support. See more about the climate and sustainability leads<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As the programme develops, we may expand our range of support partners. Your Community Business Connector will keep you informed of any changes to the support providers.<\/p>\n The\u202fDigital\u202fLeads\u202fare experts in the information, communication and technology sector that will\u202fsupport the Community Business Connectors\u202fto understand and define the digital\u202fand technology\u202fneeds of the community businesses they support.\u202fDigital Leads might\u202fjoin a call or workshop\u202fwhen the Connector feels this would be beneficial to the aim of the conversation\/learning. See more about the digital leads<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nOur vision: Powerful communities, better places <\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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