From Thursday 14 May to Sunday 17 May 2020, people across the country are invited to visit a community business near them during Community Business Weekend.
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2019 Community Business Weekend flourishes
The fourth edition of Community Business Weekend took place this month from 16-19 May. Over 200 community businesses across the country opened their doors and put on events for people to come and enjoy. From leisure centres to farms, cafes, community hubs and pubs, communities celebrated and showcased why community businesses matter. It was an […]
Britain not so divided, as new research finds most of us trust our neighbours
We’re living in divisive times – but Brits say their sense of community spirit is alive and well and helping rebuild fractured neighbourhoods. The new Community Spirit Index from independent trust Power to Change shows how community-run events and businesses are driving change and providing vital support in UK towns and cities, despite the divisive […]
How to promote your Community Business Weekend event to media and beyond!
Getting excited about Community Business Weekend? Have a great idea for an event but not sure how best to promote it? Watch our 35 minute webinar to gain practical tips to advertise your event and community business and learn about all the resources and support we have on offer. In this webinar we hear from […]
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Calling all charities & social enterprises! 📣
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Want to take ownership of your local pub and run it for the benefit of the community? #MoreThanAPub from @peoplesbiz and @PlunkettFoundat provides a full package of support & funding to groups in rural & urban areas across #England to make this happen.
More than a pub
More than a Pub is a unique programme established to support community ownership of pubs in England and grow the range of services they offer.
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FUND OPEN 🏡 | Take over your own housing destiny!
The “Homes in Community Hands” fund is offering grants of up to £100,000 to support #CommunityLedHousing projects ⬇️
#MoreThanAPub FUND OPEN 🍺 | A loan-grant from More Than A Pub helped @GardenersComSoc come into community ownership. Now it’s a thriving pub, activity centre, music venue & exhibition space.
You could do the same! ⬇️