Durability in the community business sector

Durability – concerning the conditions and qualities community businesses might possess to enable their long-term operation in a community – is thought to play an important role in the success and sustainability of the community business sector. This report summarises findings from a desk-based review of 18 publications commissioned by Power to Change, to build understanding of the conditions for durability, and what helps and hinders durability of community businesses in the context of practical learnings and findings from Power to Change’s support and funding.