Hampstead Norreys Community Shop, Berkshire
andy2025-10-03T12:44:39+00:00Read our case study for Hampstead Norreys Community Shop, a community shop based in Berkshire.
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The King’s Speech: A moment of opportunity?
andy2024-11-05T12:20:00+00:00Chris Cowcher, Head of Policy and Communications, considers how the legislative programme for Government included in the King’s Speech might impact our sector. Just over a week ago we saw the State Opening of Parliament with a Labour Government incumbent for the first time in 15 years. As King Charles [...]
Making a case for community businesses in churches
andy2024-05-29T11:14:25+00:00A new report from Plunkett UK, published in partnership with the Benefact Trust, sets out the benefits of co-locating community-owned businesses within active places of worship. Written as part of the legacy of Plunkett’s support programme for community businesses in places of worship, the ‘Unlock the Potential’ report reviews the [...]
A new year’s message for our members and partners
andy2023-12-31T17:58:51+00:00In his end of year blog, James Alcock, CEO states that there are lots of positives from 2023 for our movement to build on, as Plunkett remains committed to it's current strategy to grow the sector. Ahead of the official return to work on Tuesday, January 2nd, I wanted to wish you [...]
A message of thanks from our CEO
andy2023-12-20T11:34:10+00:00An end of year message of thanks to our members, partners and supporters from our CEO, James Alcock. 2023 has been another incredible year for Plunkett Foundation and the rural community business movement UK-wide. Plunkett has seen and responded to a significant increase in enquiries – over 500 enquiries in total. In [...]
Greg Smith MP visits Westbury Community Shop and Café
andy2023-12-21T11:30:24+00:00Chris Cowcher, provides an overview of a recent visit to Westbury Community Shop and Café on the border of Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire. Having met in one of the many fringe events at the Conservative Party conference, when I was there representing our movement back in October, I was delighted to receive a [...]
Winster Village Shop Receives the Kings Award for Voluntary Service
andy2023-12-14T16:34:58+00:00Plunkett is delighted to share the news from our members, Winster Village Shop has been awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Service. Winster Village Shop a community shop in Winster, Derbyshire, has just been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2023. This is the highest award a Local Voluntary Group can [...]
Plunkett at Anthropy 2023
andy2023-12-21T11:46:52+00:00James Alcock, CEO reflects on his time at Anthropy, an annual event held at the Eden Project. Back at the beginning of November, I had the privilege of attending Anthropy UK with Claire, Harriet and Laura from the Plunkett team. As well as attending many events and networking activities, we hosted a [...]
Autumn Statement – A community business review
andy2023-11-24T17:29:21+00:00Chris Cowcher, Head of Policy and Communication has reviewed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement to summarise what is relevant to our sector. As always, the Government’s delivery of a Budget Statement will be viewed in the context of what can be gained politically. Will the announcements made earlier this week improve the current [...]
