We are very sorry to share the news that Nina Foskett, a much-loved Plunkett staff member, has died suddenly and unexpectedly, aged 51. Nina passed away on 12 December and is survived by her husband and two teenage children. Her funeral was held on 16 January in Oxfordshire. Nina joined [...]
Harriet English has been announced as the new Deputy Chief Executive at Plunkett UK, the national charity that supports rural community businesses. Harriet has worked with Plunkett for 16 years, holding the position of Head of Engagement for the past eight years. Harriet’s promotion to her new role is a [...]
Residents of the South Cambridgeshire village of Ickleton are celebrating having their own community pub, with support from Plunkett UK and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. The Ickleton Lionhearted Community Benefit Society hosted an event on Sunday 22 December to mark their purchase of the Ickleton Lion, with carol [...]
Plunkett UK joined with nine other charities for a festive fundraising event in Oxford. Adorned in his Christmas jumper, our Communications Manager, Andrew Dubock, was in attendance. The Dining Hall at Keble College, Oxford was the spectacular setting for a Christmas fundraiser like no other last Friday (13 December), [...]
Find out how six Plunkett team members are making the most of a staff scheme to volunteer more in their communities. The ethos of volunteering runs as a thread through the community-owned sector. Without people coming forward to give their time and skills, community businesses wouldn’t start or keep [...]
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 [...]
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