Power to Change backs community businesses in England that create local economic and social value, especially where communities own, run, or shape assets and services. Their funding is unusually test-and-learn oriented: they often partner with a small number of organizations to pilot ideas in place-based regeneration, community governance, and trading models that can be scaled. They also support community businesses with flexible finance and capacity-building to strengthen resilience and income generation.
A mix of invite-only test-and-learn partnerships, programmatic grants, and flexible finance for community businesses, mostly in England. Support often includes both money and learning/technical assistance, with some larger partnership-based initiatives and smaller match-trading or resilience grants tied to trading growth.
Most flagship programs appear to be invite-only or partnership-based rather than open calls, so nonprofits should build relationships with Power to Change and monitor program announcements closely. Eligibility is strongest for community businesses in England, especially those with trading models, community ownership, or place-based regeneration ambitions; proposals should clearly show learning value, community control, and a path to financial resilience.
Sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Current and upcoming funding from Power to Change Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Community businesses and related community-owned enterprises seeking support to develop or launch a community share offer; the fund prioritises harder-to-reach communities, more deprived areas, excluded communities, organisations with diverse leadership, and younger people.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.