Power to Change

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Power to Change is investing in community businesses because they are at the heart of making places survive, grow and stay vibrant for local people.

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  1. 3 hours ago

    Being proactive in seeking and forming partnerships with local and national businesses and organisations has been a key enabling factor to their success - Origin Sports. Read case study:

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    21 hours ago

    . have announced the next round of their flagship Community Business Fund will open in April - £5 million will available to be awarded in 2018, the largest round of the fund in the trust’s history. Find out more >>

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  3. 23 hours ago

    Answer our short survey about how local and national government can support your community business and we will submit all the responses to government on your behalf!

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  4. Apr 4

    "Anyone trying to improve their community most probably has to interact with their local council which can often be a frustrating process. But it doesn’t have to be like that." - Read more:

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    Apr 4

    What is Community Business Weekend and how can you take part? Find out more about 4-7 May and how you can get involved in this blog from >>

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  6. Apr 4

    Running an automated service is a quick way of generating revenues with little overheads and can be particularly beneficial to community businesses that may be vulnerable to cash flow issues :

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  7. Apr 4

    What makes a successful community business? Find out more in Lee Richard's blog about 'what works’ for community businesses in three sectors: health and wellbeing; sports and leisure and community hubs.

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  8. Apr 3

    "Thousands of high street outlets have closed in the last decade, leaving behind a wasteland of betting shops. But one community in York has found a simple way to reverse the decline. Could their model be used nationwide?"

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  9. Apr 3

    Great event coming soon from > > >

    Please RT. A fantastic workshop in run by on the steps to make your community business strong and resilient for the future. On 10 April from 10am to 2pm, free to members or £8.
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  10. Apr 3

    Community energy organisations, this workshop by and will help you improve your energy efficiency within your local area. Find out more:

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  11. Apr 3

    We are seeking a suitably qualified partner(s) to deliver Power to Change’s Next Generation Community Energy Programme. Read more in the ITT:

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  12. Apr 3

    A great opportunity from for young people to find out how the arts, social enterprise and business can work together to create social change. Find out more

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  13. Apr 2

    Health and wellbeing businesses felt a clear indicator of their success could be demonstrated by the fact that former users of their services went on to become volunteers. read our report here:

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  14. Apr 2

    Proud to be a supporter of this beating heart of the community

    Happy birthday to us. It's our 6th birthday today since reopening on 1st April 2012 after the mighty 23 year community campaign to save the Florrie. What a wonderful restoration the Florence Institute is. Thankyou to everyone who supports us. The Florrie 1889-2018
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  15. Apr 2

    A major contributor to the success of is the ability to have key paid staff in post year round and the strong support of local volunteers. Read more in our case study:

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    Mar 31

    Olderpreneur and grantee on on why the successor to Coleman’s in Norwich should be community owned and run. Another example of community business stepping in to the vacuum left by the retreat of the private sector.

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  17. Mar 30

    Community hubs report that ensuring regular engagement with the local community is key. read more in our success guide for community hubs!

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  18. Mar 29

    An afternoon of workshops and talks for people leading, supporting and funding networks for social impact

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  19. Mar 29

    For most health and wellbeing business a collaborative approach with partners was a fundamental enabling factor to the success of their businesses. Read the full success guide on health and wellbeing community businesses to find out more!

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  20. Mar 29

    Being able to identify a local need and develop services that are accessible and meet that need was therefore identified as a key enabler of success. Find out other tips for a starting a successful community sports and leisure business in our guide:

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