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Community Wealth Building operates at the intersection of public sector responsibility, democratic concern for the welfare of our fellow citizens, and private enterprise that meets our material needs. Its aim is to reinvest profits back into the community that generates them, adding social and economic  value locally instead of extracting it— as happens when business and profits are diverted to distant businesses and shareholders with no local ties. Community Wealth Building is not just about financial gain; it is fueled by a commitment to purposeful efforts that tackle social and environmental injustices. It unites people with a shared vision of creating happier, healthier communities for all—people, place, and planet.

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Why is this important? Years of austere public sector funding, Brexit, international conflicts, migration, and climate crises have dominated the headlines. These factors have profoundly affected how we shop and access services, driven by market globalisation and the digital revolution. As a result, social inequalities have widened in many areas, and communities have become more fragmented.