Welcome to the Power to Prosper Blog — a space for stories, reflections, and ideas from across our campaign and communities.
Here you’ll find powerful voices from the grassroots, campaign updates, deep dives into the issues we’re tackling, and examples of the real change being driven by people on the ground.
These are more than just articles — they’re stories of strength, resistance, and hope. We invite you to read, share, and engage with the voices shaping the Power to Prosper movement.
This is your space, your story, your power.
In a time when many talk about change, Pilgrim Church gets on with it. From its base in Nottingham, this dynamic faith-led community has spent decades not only preaching justice — but delivering it. Whether…
In a neighborhood where every street echoes with stories of resilience, Plaistow South Big Local (PSBL) stands as a beacon of hope—a place where voices are heard, journeys are shared, and change begins with each…
Anwar Khan is the founder of Wahda — a grassroots organisation grounded in unity, justice, and community action. Wahda, meaning unity, was born from a refusal to accept exclusion as the norm. It exists to…
Behind this transformative organisation stands its original force: Ehinor — the first Wonderfully Made Woman. She is the founder and driving presence behind Wonderfully Made Woman, an organisation that doesn’t just support women — it…
With a voice that carries the wisdom of generations and a heart filled with unwavering hope, Tendayi Madzunzu is empowering Zimbabwean women in Manchester through her organisation, ZIWO. More than a community leader, she’s a…
A Tapestry of Lived Experiences In the heart of Greater Manchester, a symphony of strength and compassion is playing out. At its core are two women, Rose Ssali and Barbara, directors at Mama Health and…
Written By: Margaret Welsh How is Community Organising Tackling Economic Inequality in the UK? Public discourse is dominated today by malevolent forces pushing the topsy-turvy
This work is deeply personal to me. I come to it not just as a programme director, but as someone who grew up in
