Formerly Plunkett's Project Support Officer, George writes about how he will work closely with colleagues, community-owned businesses, and external partners to promote and embed Plunkett’s core values and strategic objectives. After two years of working as Plunkett UK’s Project Support Officer, I have the honour of becoming our first Impact [...]
This week, from 9–15 June, we mark Loneliness Awareness Week; a time to reflect on the role that communities play in bringing people together, especially those who are experiencing loneliness. At Plunkett UK, we understand that loneliness can affect individuals in rural areas. Our latest Impact Report reveals that in [...]
‘This is a critical moment for the future viability of rural community businesses’ - James Alcock, Chief Executive of Plunkett UK, the rural community business charity. Responding to the Chancellor’s Spending Review announcement, James Alcock said: “Plunkett is working with over 800 rural communities who hope to take ownership and [...]
Together with Webmart we are dedicated to provide vital support to community businesses. Webmart, a sustainable marketing agency and certified B Corp, is making a significant donation to fund the support we provide groups in Oxfordshire and Yorkshire, where their two office headquarters are located. This contribution will greatly help [...]
Meet the Judges for the Rural Community Business Awards 2025 As we gear up to announcing our 2025 Rural Community Business Awards finalists, meet our panel of judges who carefully considered this year's nominations. On 15 May, the judges met to review the shortlisted nominations and [...]
With this year's Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May) highlighting the role of community, Michael Wolverson spotlights two community businesses that intentionally support people facing anxiety and depression and give them a new sense of purpose. Mental health is something we all experience differently, that’s why it’s hard to define [...]
Whether it's holding a range of events or empowering volunteers of all ages, community businesses continuously go the extra mile to foster safe and welcoming environments Community connection is at the heart of what community businesses are all about; they create safe, welcoming spaces where people feel seen, heard, and [...]
Our Communications and Marketing Officer, Michael Wolverson, writes about his visit to The Maybush Inn, for a day of filming and networking, funded by the Suffolk Community Foundation through the East of England Co-op Community Cares Fund. Nestled above a creek on the coast of Essex, The Maybush Inn is [...]
Our Chief Executive, James Alcock, reflects on Plunkett’s experience at Anthropy, an annual gathering of leaders held at the Eden Project. What started in 2022 as a 3-day national gathering at the Eden Project in Cornwall, is now a membership body facilitating year-round collaboration promoting responsible practices within business, fostering new [...]
At our Rural Community Business Awards, the ‘Investing in Local People’ category celebrates how community businesses are transforming lives through employment, training, and volunteering. In rural areas, job opportunities are limited and declining. However, community businesses are well-placed to provide diverse opportunities for both paid work and volunteering, which [...]
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