For Civic Organisations & Councils

Community-led aid with public accountability.

Municipal programmes, community development, neighbourhood support networks. Common Change provides infrastructure for citizen-driven mutual aid with the transparency and accountability public programmes require.

Southgate Neighbours Fund £15,400 available
Senior home weatherisation
Neighbour nominated · £2000 requested · 2 days left
14 I'm In 3 I'm Listening
Youth sports equipment
£750 gift sent · Disbursed ✓

How civic programmes use Common Change

Participatory Budgeting

Let residents decide how community funds are spent. Democratic process built in.

Neighbourhood Networks

Support grassroots mutual aid groups with council backing and infrastructure.

Emergency Response

Quickly mobilise community resources during crises with transparent distribution.

Built for public accountability

Full Audit Trail

Every transaction, vote, and decision documented. FOI-ready reporting for councils and public bodies.

Multi-District Management

Manage neighbourhood funds across wards with unified oversight.

Privacy + Transparency

Protect constituent privacy while maintaining public accountability for fund usage.

Impact Reporting

Show taxpayers and councillors exactly how funds helped community members.

We believe that people closest to the need are best placed to meet it. When communities are equipped to help themselves, they become more resilient, more connected, and more capable.

Interested in civic partnerships?

Let’s discuss how Common Change can support your community programmes.