Paul Thompson shares some learning from the Scout movement about how to boost volunteer numbers for your community business - when there are plenty of tasks to be done, but not enough people to do them. Recruiting volunteers has always been challenging, especially now with volunteer fatigue post-pandemic affecting [...]
Chris Cowcher, Head of Policy, comments on what Wednesday's Budget means for the community business sector, and reflects that it brings mixed news covering a number of issues. The media headlines had been written before yesterday’s budget announcement with a very clear indication before the Chancellor Rachel Reeves had [...]
The spirit of community was celebrated in abundance at our 2024 Rural Community Business Awards last night (Wednesday 23 October). Eight community businesses or individuals from across the UK were crowned winners during the event held at Coin Street Conference Centre in London, sponsored by Bestway Wholesale. The winners [...]
Plunkett UK is one of ten Oxfordshire-based charities that will benefit from a Christmas party with a difference this year. Raise’24 is a new festive fundraiser, organised by the B4 business network group. It involves inspiring Oxfordshire businesses to form up to 75 teams that will raise at least [...]
Following his recent visit to Liverpool, our Head of Policy, Chris Cowcher shares an update on a range of engagements. Read Chris' diary entries from his three days at the Labour Party Conference to find out more about his interactions and conversations. You’ve only had to watch or listen to [...]
As the new government prioritises economic growth, a landmark report published today reveals the enormous potential of the rural economy, which could generate billions of pounds annually in additional tax revenues. The report shows that with the right policy framework, the rural economy could increase productivity significantly, leading to an [...]
For the past 15 years, the shop at Strood Green in Surrey has offered a space for everyone in the community to not only belong, but to thrive. Andrew Dubock, Communications Manager at Plunkett UK, paid a visit to meet the team, alongside members of a Trust that supports us. [...]
Stephen Nicol, Plunkett’s Chair, presented the Annual Report of the Trustees and Accounts at the charity’s AGM. On Wednesday 11 September, Plunkett UK held its Annual General Meeting with members and representatives from across the community business sector. As part of the online meeting, we shared the Annual Report of [...]
A team of ten colleagues at Central Co-op will be going the extra mile this September by taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours to raise funds for Plunkett UK. The challenge from 13-15 September will see the team attempt to climb the three highest peaks in [...]
James Alcock, Chief Executive Officer, gives his thoughts on the results of the General Election and what it now means for the community-owned business sector. The result of yesterday’s election has led to a new party of power in Government for the first time since 2010. Labour’s win brings to [...]
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