Launch of Community Pubs Membership Network
Ashley Sellwood2019-02-11T11:26:23+00:00After the success of More Than a Pub Live! Membership Officer Tasha Bevan reports back on the launch of the Community Pubs Membership Network.
£3.2m Bright Ideas Fund launches to help community business start-ups in England
Ashley Sellwood2019-02-05T09:52:03+00:00Locality has announced a new £3.2m Community Business Bright Ideas Fund, funded by Power to Change, to offer tailored support and grants of up to £15,000 to 150 groups to develop their projects.
Celebrations as Herefordshire village pub saved by community
Ashley Sellwood2019-01-23T11:35:49+00:00The sale of Orleton's Boot Inn to a Community Benefit Society after it closed for 18 months has been completed.
New research celebrates high impact but reveals worrying decline in rural shops economy
Ashley Sellwood2019-01-21T08:58:56+00:00Local village shops owned as community businesses are continuing to thrive where private enterprise has failed. However, it is not all good news as the report highlights a reduction in the number of community shops open and trading for the first time since records began.
New research confirms that the community pub sector continues to thrive
Ashley Sellwood2019-01-21T08:59:59+00:00Local pubs owned as community businesses are continuing to thrive where private enterprise has failed, according to a report by the Plunkett Foundation.
Celebrating 100 years of Rural Community Business
Ashley Sellwood2019-01-17T08:55:01+00:002019 is a landmark year for Plunkett Foundation, and indeed the whole community business sector, as it celebrates 100 years of supporting Rural Community Business.
People’s Choice Award 2018
Ashley Sellwood2019-02-15T11:50:01+00:00The People's Choice Award celebrated the dedication and commitment of an outstanding individual who has gone above and beyond in their contribution to their community business.
Investing in Local People Award 2018
Ashley Sellwood2019-02-15T11:50:09+00:00The Investing in Local People Award celebrated the efforts of community businesses which go above and beyond to support and invest in their staff, volunteers and service users.
Diversifying to Make a Difference Award 2018
Ashley Sellwood2019-02-15T11:50:14+00:00The Diversifying to Make a Difference Award celebrated one community business embracing diversification to strengthen their business and improve the experience of their customers alongside the lives of the people in the local community.
Community Story of the Year Award 2018
Ashley Sellwood2019-02-15T11:50:21+00:00The Community Story of the Year Award recognised the stories that capture how community businesses provide a role in supporting individuals and community life.