James Alcock: There is always more we can do to tackle loneliness
Duncan Smith2022-05-11T08:38:34+00:00Plunektt Foundation chief executive James Alcock considers what more can be done at this time to help those experiencing loneliness.
Yellow edges of Leaves – Nature connection in Lockdown
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:46:54+00:00As the new hand book ‘Roots to Wellbeing The role of Woodland Social Enterprises for Nature, Health and Wellbeing’ is published, Michéal Connors of the Natural Academy, looks at the wellbeing power of trees and woodlands.
Semley community shop says “thank you” to its Covid customers
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:50:43+00:00Community shops can sometimes take months, even years, to go from the initial idea to opening the doors. But in Brent Knoll, Somerset, when the coronavirus crisis struck the community decided they needed the shop immediately - and managed to open their 'emergency shop' shop in days.
James Alcock: Act Now to Build Back a Better Rural Economy
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:52:10+00:00Plunkett Foundation chief executive James Alcock calls for urgent action to build back a better rural economy.
Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:52:27+00:00Plunkett is one of thirteen leading rural organisations urging the Government to commit to more equitable funding in rural areas.
Plunkett Foundation’s Annual General Meeting 2020
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:53:03+00:00Claire Spendley, membership manager at the Plunkett Foundation, reports of the first 'virtual AGM' held in the charity's 101 year history.
A guide to online AGMs
Duncan Smith2021-01-28T11:22:27+00:00With government guidelines for Covid-19 changing frequently and with little notice, and regional variations to the guidelines around meeting people face-to-face, many community businesses are planning to host their Annual General Meetings virtually.
Secure the future of rural communities with Plunkett Foundation membership
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:53:35+00:00Becoming a member of the Plunkett Foundation means you join a growing number of like minded people and organisations all working together to help communities set up and run community businesses as a way of overcoming a range of challenges. Plunkett's membership manager Claire Spendley looks at the benefits of joining a gorwing number o like-minded people and organisations.
A message from Margaret Clark CBE
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:53:47+00:00Margaret Clark, out going chair of the Plunkett Foundation, thanks members, supporters, funders and partners as she stands down after seven years.
A guide to track and trace
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:54:28+00:00Dr Sam Linton of Aeonian Projects outlines some key considerations you should take into account when collecting and storing customer data.
