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A curated and searchable collection of community-related research reports, case studies and publications
Community Pubs: A better form of business – 2018
Published: 2018
This publication, funded by the Power to Change Research Institute, provides quantitative and qualitative information about the size, characteristics and performance of the community pub sector in the UK. It is based on statutory data sourced from the Financial Conduct Authority, together with electronic questionnaires, follow up telephone surv…
Community Shops: A better form of business – 2018
Published: 2018
This publication, funded by the Power to Change Research Institute, provides quantitative and qualitative information about the size, characteristics and performance of the community shop sector in the UK. It is based on statutory data sourced from the Financial Conduct Authority, together with electronic questionnaires completed by 38 communit…
The Community Business Market in 2018
Published: 2018
This is the fourth in Power to Change’s series of annual reports on the community business market. This year’s report reviews the structure, size and shape of the community business market in England in 2018 and considers the outlook for the year ahead.
The Community Business Market in 2018 – Research Summary
Published: 2018
# Preview | Download RI-19S-The Community Business Market in 2018.pdf244kB Author(s) Abigail Diamond Tim Vorley John Higton Rachael Archer Rebecca Steer Irshad Mulla Citation Diamond, A., Vorley, T., Higton, J., Archer, R., Steer, R. and Mulla, I. (2018) The Community
Community asset transfer: The role of intermediation across Liverpool City Region
Published: 2018
In this report, Capacity share their reflections on the role of intermediaries in community asset transfer from local authorities to community organisations. Drawing on recent activity in the Liverpool City Region, Capacity looked at whether an intermediary, which can provide support and expertise to both the community organisation and local au…
Community business and collaboration
Published: 2018
# Preview | Download WP-2018-11-Community business and collaboration.pdf6MB Author(s) Steve Wyler Margaret Adjaye Citation Wyler, S. and Adjaye, M. (2018) Community business and collaboration. Working Paper. Power to Change. Details Report type: Working Paper Publisher: Power to Change Location: England
Community business and collaboration – Ten case studies
Published: 2018
# Preview | Download WP-2018-11-CS-Community business and collaboration.pdf1MB Author(s) Steve Wyler Citation Wyler, S. (2018) Community business and collaboration – Ten case studies. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: International
Community Business in 2030
Published: 2018
Drawing on the views and experiences of more than 40 community businesses and 20 experts, Community Business in 2030 illustrates the transformative effect the sector could have on both local people’s lives and society as a whole. To turn the vision into a reality, however, the researchers, Forum for the Future, say eight big shifts are needed…
Community Business in 2030: Literature Review
Published: 2018
Over a number of months in 2018, Forum for the Future convened an inquiry into the future of community business, working with Goldsmith’s University, Steve Wyler, Cooperatives UK, Locality, the Plunkett Foundation and Social Enterprise UK. The report of the inquiry can be accessed on the Power to Change website. As part of the work of the inq…
Better places through community business: A framework for impact evaluation
Published: 2018
This is the first of three planned impact reports. It draws together existing and new evidence to provide a baseline picture of both Power to Change’s impact on its grantees and the wider marketplace, and the impact that grantees are having on people and places. It is intended for use by Power to Change, our stakeholders and anyone else who i…
Community business in place
Published: 2018
This working paper was produced as part of an evaluation and learning review of Power to Change’s Community Business Fund, led by Renaisi. The Community Business Fund is aimed at community businesses who need funding for a business development project that will make them more sustainable, making grant awards of between £50,000 and £300,000….
How do community businesses differ from other voluntary and community organisations in the North of England?
Published: 2018
This report compares the activities of local community businesses with those of other types of third sector organisation (TSOs) in the North of England. To do so, it draws upon findings from the Third Sector Trends study which was undertaken in 2016. A total of 3,594 responses were gained from the survey which represents a response rate of 12.7…