Sophie Ziegler-Jones from Suma reflects on the power of co-operation and partnership after a day spent with Plunkett UK and the community-owned shops we support. In early March, Nigel Kaye and I headed over to spend some time with the team at Plunkett UK – and, more importantly, to get [...]
With the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill receiving Royal Assent yesterday (29 April), Plunkett UK’s Chief Executive James Alcock reflects on how the passing of strengthened Community Right to Buy legislation marks a hugely significant moment for communities across England. We, at Plunkett UK, warmly welcome this progress and [...]
Community-owned pubs, cafés and restaurants do more than serve food and drink. At a time when young people face growing barriers to work – particularly in rural areas – they are helping build skills, confidence and connections close to home. Hands up if your first job was in hospitality. For [...]
Elisabeth Rochford explains Diageo’s partnership with Plunkett to help communities safeguard local hospitality It was a real pleasure for Diageo to have sponsored Plunkett UK’s hospitality roundtable in October last year, and to continue to partner with them in their vital work. We believe in the value of hospitality, community, [...]
Alex Begg, a Trustee at Plunkett UK, reflects on the demise of the multinational brewery and pub chain – and explains why genuine community ownership matters more than ever. It has been a sobering week for many long-standing supporters of BrewDog. The once-celebrated “Equity for Punks” campaign, which raised more [...]
Plunkett UK has responded to the Government’s recent announcement on the future of the Post Office, acknowledging several positive commitments – but warning that the framework still lacks a full understanding of how rural communities sustain their local branches. As the national charity supporting over 850 community-owned businesses, Plunkett sees [...]
Plunkett UK's Community Business Adviser, Nick Comley, explains how early stage community groups can most safely and easily handle money when funds arrive before a bank account does. You want to set up a rural community-owned business. You have the support from your community, the premises lined up and the [...]
The significant social benefits of rural community-owned businesses shone through during a joint visit by Plunkett UK and Southern Co-op to Hampshire earlier this month. At a challenging time for the retail and hospitality sectors – with rising costs, staffing issues and changing consumer trends – The Boundary Shop and [...]
Plunkett UK has used insight from members to frame its response to an important statutory consultation launched by the UK Government on business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals – which includes rural community-owned businesses. Thank you to all Plunkett members who provided such positive and constructive feedback to inform [...]
How a village in Cornwall has worked together to open a community-owned shop, drawing on a shared vision, local skills, and support from Plunkett. After more than two years without a village shop – and the vibrant social hub it provided – the people of Downderry in Cornwall has revived [...]
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