Plunkett UK and local campaigners in Cornwall called on the government to provide even stronger support for rural communities during an event at The Eden Project today. Speaking at Anthropy 2026’s session, “How to build happier, healthier and wealthier places”, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP – Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry [...]
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Rural Community Business Awards, sponsored by Lands Improvement, celebrating the best of our community business members across the country. One of the year's most anticipated events for Plunkett UK is back! This year’s Rural Community Business Awards will take place on Thursday [...]
Gordon Hector, a Trustee of Plunkett UK, gave evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse on Tuesday for their inquiry: ‘How does rural fit into the devolution agenda?’ Rural communities risk being overlooked under devolution if new authorities prioritise urban areas. Many lack [...]
Climate change is here - how prepared is your community business? Our Impact Officer, George Ogier, shares insights from our latest environment special interest group with Verture on building climate resilience In January 2025, thanks to a partnership with the Dulverton Trust, Plunkett UK began delivering a series of special [...]
The growing impact of community-owned businesses in protecting local services Across the UK we are seeing an increase in the closure of public services, leaving residents – especially older people and those with disabilities – without places that are vital to daily life. When these spaces disappear, so does access [...]
In his final edition of his Scottish Comms tour, Communications Officer, Michael Wolverson, tells the story of the award-winning Kenmuir Arms. “This pub has brought the village back to life.” These words of Nigel, former Chair of the New Luce Trust, stayed with me as he described the profound impact [...]
Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business rates bills from April. The national charity warns that the measures are nowhere near enough to stem the crisis facing the sector – particularly for its community pub members that have already stepped in [...]
With challenges rising for community-owned shops, adaptation is essential. Our Future of Rural Retail report sets out the steps communities should consider taking to thrive. Across the country, around 450 community owned shops are acting as vital lifelines for the communities they serve. Many have been trading for decades, and [...]
Hear from our Chief Executive, James Alcock, in his New Year’s message filmed at Hampstead Norreys Community Shop. “We want to put our members at the very forefront of everything we do.” As we step into 2026, Plunkett UK’s Chief Executive, James Alcock, shares a clear message: our members sit [...]
Plunkett's Community Business Manager, Alison Macklin, offers valuable insights on what your community business should prioritise as we enter 2026 January can feel like a pause button for many businesses. After the festive rush, people are busy finishing off Christmas leftovers, embracing Dry January, or bracing themselves for credit card [...]
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