Creating stronger, fairer local economies and places
Community Capital creates the conditions for community and economic wellbeing.
For communities, this means having greater ability to:
build local ownership and control
generate sustainable income streams and fund what matters
enable projects, services and enterprises that meet real needs
ensure benefits and value are shared more equitably
strengthen resilience in the face of economic and social change
For government, corporations and other enablers, this means:
supporting more effective, locally grounded outcomes
enabling participation and shared ownership
aligning investment with community priorities
and strengthening the long-term impact of policy and funding
The solutions are already there
It’s not about starting from scratch. There are many existing strategies, structures and solutions that can help create stronger, fairer local economies and communities.
What’s often missing is the ability to see what’s possible, understand how it works, and apply it in a real place.
We make these solutions visible, practical and usable — helping communities and those who support them to understand what’s possible, choose what fits, and apply it in their own context.
Who we work with
Community and local organisations
Local councils and regional authorities
Social impact and place-based collaboratives, alliances and intermediaries
Philanthropic foundations and funders
State and Federal Government agencies
Corporations
If you're trying to achieve better outcomes for local people and places, we’re here to help.
Program highlights…
We’re actively working with communities, organisations and partners across Australia to build stronger, fairer local economies and communities.
Here are some ways you can get involved right now.
Community Capital Learning Series
Build practical skills and understanding. This online learning series is designed for community members, local organisations, government and non-government actors who want to understand and apply these concepts.
Community Investment Funds — Co-design & Readiness
Be part of shaping a nationwide network of Community Investment Funds.
We’re inviting people from community, investors, government and other partners to advance the design and readiness for a nationwide network of community investment funds.
What our community is saying
“We’ve been looking for ways to create lasting impact, and the community capital approach provides exactly that — sustainable, community-owned solutions.”
“They helped us move from ideas to action — now we own assets together that will benefit generations.”
“Working with CCC opened our eyes to how economic and capital systems really work — and how we can influence it. We’ve gone from reacting to decisions made elsewhere to co-creating solutions that work for us.”
“What CCC does is connect the dots — between policy, capital, and community voice — so local people can lead and benefit from the assets shaping our economy”
“The learning series gave me the language and confidence to talk about capital in our community — and to take action.”
“I came away with practical tools, but more importantly, I felt part of a bigger movement.”