Strengthening the foundations: the foundational economy in the North East
The North East’s economy depends far more on everyday sectors like care, retail, hospitality and construction than the government’s high-growth…
This research funded by Power to Change looks at how community businesses and anchor institutions can better work together to evolve and realise their full potential, and build local wealth. Primary research in three localities – Liverpool, Bristol and Ipswich – identified a number of key barriers and challenges to better working, and recommendations are made targeted at a number of groups: Anchor institutions, community businesses, national policymakers, local policymakers and the community.
