Plunkett Foundation

Community Contribution Awards

Plunkett Foundation, in partnership with Rural Housing Association Hastoe Housing are delighted to be launching a Community Contribution Award to recognise and celebrate individuals involved with a community-owned business.

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Secure the future of rural communities with Plunkett Foundation membership

Join us to support rural community businesses

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New chair takes reins at Plunkett Foundation

RURAL community business charity the Plunkett Foundation has elected its new chair and outlined an optimistic vision for a rural recovery as the sector continues to adapt to the daily reality of Covid-19.

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A message from Margaret Clark CBE

As you will know, the AGM on Wednesday was my final day as chair of Plunkett. I am very sorry I have not been able to say goodbye to everyone personally, but we live in strange times.

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More Than a Pub open for applications

Vital lifeline to help communities save their local pubs from closure after lockdown

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Boosting Recovery Support for Community Businesses

When lockdown was announced back in March, many community businesses across the UK set about adapting their services overnight. They knew that their local communities would be relying on them.

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Helping local councils to harness community spirit

A new guide designed to help local councils across England better understand the benefits that community businesses can bring to their areas is set to be launched later this year.

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James Alcock: Strengthening Rural Communities across the UK

Plunkett’s Vision for a Covid-19 Rural Recovery

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Rural Community Owned Facilities Could Help Boost Post Covid Wellbeing

RURAL locations lacking facilities such as pubs, restaurants and shops – including those unable to re-open safely after 4th July – could see a negative shift in residents’ general wellbeing, according to a report from national charity the Plunkett Foundation and the Co-op.

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James Hopkins: Supporting community businesses in East Anglia

Hopkins Homes and the Plunkett Foundation have launched the Hopkins Plunkett Communities Scheme to support community businesses across Norfolk, Suffolk, rural Essex and Cambridgeshire

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New Programme of Support Now Available in East Anglia

AWARD-WINNING East Anglian housebuilder Hopkins Homes has teamed up with a national charity to support community businesses across the region as they recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Update for community businesses

With community businesses now in their fourth week of lockdown – and with more weeks ahead – the plans that had to be speedily put together to cope with the new obstacles and challenges are now being well tested.

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COVID-19: Updates for community businesses

Visit Plunkett’s regularly updated page for advice and guidance for all community businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

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