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A curated and searchable collection of community-related research reports, case studies and publications from the Institute for Community Studies and other organisations.
What works: Successful community pubs
Published: 2017
The Power to Change Research Institute commissioned NatCen Social Research and WPI Economics to study established businesses in the community pub sector, to identify key success factors and draw out lessons for others operating in this sector.
Community pubs have the same business challenges as commercial pubs (such as staff, stock and buildin…
What works: Successful community housing – Research Summary
Published: 2017
# Preview | Download RI-06S-Successful community housing.pdf179kB Author(s) Malen Davies Guy Miscampbell Matt Barnard Steve Hughes Citation Davies, M., Miscampbell, G., Barnard, M. and Hughes, S. (2017) What works: Successful community housing – Research Summary. Research Report. Power to Change.
What works: Successful community housing
Published: 2017
The Power to Change Research Institute commissioned NatCen Social Research and WPI Economics to study established businesses in the community housing sector, to identify key success factors and draw out lessons for others operating in this sector.
The research focused on the community land trust (CLT) model and four business were studied in-de…
The George and Dragon
Published: 2017
# Preview | Download RI-06-CS-The George and Dragon.pdf720kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2017) The George and Dragon. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: Yorkshire and the Humber
The Friendly Transport Service (The Friendly Bus)
Published: 2017
# Preview | Download RI-06-CS-The Friendly Transport Service.pdf583kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2017) The Friendly Transport Service (The Friendly Bus). Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: West Midlands
The Drovers Inn
Published: 2017
# Preview | Download RI-06-CS-The Drovers Inn.pdf625kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2017) The Drovers Inn. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: South West
The Centurion
Published: 2017
# Preview | Download RI-06-CS-The Centurion.pdf673kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2017) The Centurion. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: North West
The Anglers Rest
Published: 2017
# Preview | Download RI-06-CS-The Anglers Rest.pdf588kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2017) The Anglers Rest. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: East Midlands
Tavistock Country Bus
Published: 2017
# Preview | Download RI-06-CS-Tavistock Country Bus.pdf409kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2017) Tavistock Country Bus. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: South West
Homes for Holsworthy Community Property Trust
Published: 2017
# Preview | Download RI-06-CS-Homes for Holsworthy.pdf159kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2017) Homes for Holsworthy Community Property Trust. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: South West
Granby Four Streets Community Land Trust Location
Published: 2017
# Preview | Download RI-06-CS-Granby Four Streets.pdf616kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2017) Granby Four Streets Community Land Trust Location. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: North West
Follow the Money
Published: 2017
Follow the money aims to help community businesses understand the factors through which they can measure their success. Looking at data collected between 2012 and 2015, Follow the money looks at four factors which we believe will influence the business models pursued by community businesses – sector, turnover, geographical region and legal st…