Then One Day...

Then One Day...

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  • How a windmill helped a community in lockdown
    In this episode, we’re heading to South London. We're learning how a group of locals united to restore an unusual local landmark and more recently, supply hundreds of bags of flour for a community in lockdown. We’re off to the Brixton Windmill!
    24 min
  • We saved a pub!
    The Anglers Rest in Bamford is a treasured pub where people from around the Peak District go not only to eat and drink, but to socialise, share stories and listen to live music. In 2012, the pub came under threat and the community decided to take action. Today’s podcast tells the tale of how a determined group in Derbyshire saved the last pub in their village and reignited the community’s spirit.
    23 min
  • Powering our future: how community energy groups are tackling the climate crisis
    As temperatures soar and global resources come increasingly under threat, the reality of the climate crisis has never been clearer. In this episode, we explore how communities can run their own renewable energy projects, such as YEALM and Brighton Energy and reinvest the profits into their community.
    Show Notes:
    The Next Generation programme is a £1m+ fund and expert support programme, created by Power to Change to pioneer innovative community-led energy projects and business models. Existing community energy businesses will be supported to develop into holistic energy businesses that provide benefits across their local community.
    Find out more: www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/programmes/next-generation-community-energy-programme/
    The M&S Community Business Challenge is coming to Bradford and Bristol in 2019. Community businesses can apply for mentoring from M&S and a small Power to Change grant.
    Find out more: www.communitybusinesschallenge.co.uk/
    The Community Business Fund designed to support existing community businesses with grants to help them progress towards self-sufficiency. It will be re-opening for applications in September 2019.
    Find out more: www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/programmes/community-business-fund/
    Read more case studies - Gawcott Fields Community Solarin Buckinghamshire; Grimsby Community Energy; and Sheffield Renewables.
    Remember to sign up to our newsletter (https://www.powertochange.org.uk/our-newsletter/) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/peoplesbiz) for the latest updates and funding opportunities.
    Transcript: https://www.powertochange.org.uk/get-inspired/podcasts/powering-future-community-energy-groups-tackling-climate-crisis/powering-future-community-energy-groups-tackling-climate-crisis-2/
    Photograph by Susan Brown FRPS
    25 min
  • Loving the whole rainbow: how community businesses can be inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ and beyond
    To celebrate Pride month, we’re shining a light on how community businesses can be places where people can explore their sexuality & gender identity safely. In this episode, we visit the Proud Trust’s Sidney Street community café in Manchester to find out how this LGBTQ+ venue creates opportunities for everyone.
    Show Notes:
    Find out more about Sidney Street Cafe - https://www.theproudtrust.org/sidney-street-cafe/
    Find out Why #PrideMatters to Community Business https://www.powertochange.org.uk/blog/pridematters-community-business/
    News
    The M&S Community Business Challenge is coming to Bradford and Bristol in 2019. Community businesses can apply for mentoring from M&S and a small Power to Change grant. Find out more: www.communitybusinesschallenge.co.uk/
    The Community Business Fund designed to support existing community businesses with grants to help them progress towards self-sufficiency. It will be re-opening for applications in September 2019. Find out more: www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/programmes/community-business-fund/
    Transcript: https://www.powertochange.org.uk/get-inspired/podcasts/loving-whole-rainbow-community-businesses-can-inclusive-spaces-lgbtq-beyond/loving-whole-rainbow-community-businesses-can-inclusive-spaces-lgbtq-beyond-2/
    25 min
  • Swimming in the fast lane: Leisure centres in community hands
    Many councils are struggling to keep leisure centres afloat. But communities like the ones in Stocksbridge and Bramley are stepping in to make leisure centres continue to provide essential health and wellbeing service to local people, while being sustainable businesses. Join us as we discover their journey and tips to taking over a leisure centre.
    Show Notes
    The M&S Community Business Challenge is coming to Bradford and Bristol in 2019. Community businesses can apply for mentoring from M&S and a small Power to Change grant. Find out more http://www.communitybusinesschallenge.co.uk/
    Community shares are an ideal way for communities to invest in businesses that serve a community purpose. Through this programme, we offer support to get a community share offer off the ground and match fund it when you meet your target. Find out more – www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/programmes/community-shares/
    Check out our #CommunityBusinessMatters video, featuring Bramley Baths. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LFmYSmsAW4&list=PLBQpTFVoZfQQ6T0EA9y2TdRicMD_JN0Kw&index=2
    Check out other community football case studies – Kiveton Park (https://www.powertochange.org.uk/what-is-community-business/stories/kiverton-park-wales-cdp/)and Wales CDP and Hilsea Lido (https://www.powertochange.org.uk/what-is-community-business/stories/hilsea-lido/).
    Transcript: https://www.powertochange.org.uk/get-inspired/podcasts/swimming-fast-lane-leisure-centres-community-hands/swimming-fast-lane-leisure-centres-community-hands-2/
    25 min

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Then One Day… explores the moment when communities come together. From saving local landmarks, to creating life changing services in times of need – we’ll be meeting leaders from across the community business world who have spotted extraordinary opportunities to create positive change in their own neighbourhoods. Join host Veronica Gordon as she finds out what it takes to launch a successful community-led organisation and hear about the passion, grit and collective spirit that goes into getting these inspiring projects off the ground.