Michael Wolverson

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Three Decades of Community Ownership at Itteringham Community Shop

2025-10-03T14:50:45+00:00

In this case study, Michael Wolverson, Communications Officer, speaks with committee member Mike Hemsley, who shares insights into Itteringham’s 30-year journey of having a community-owned shop. Could you share the story of how the community came together to establish the community shop 30 years ago? In 1994, Brian Fairhead, [...]

Three Decades of Community Ownership at Itteringham Community Shop2025-10-03T14:50:45+00:00

Pride in Place welcomed but risks overlooking Rural Community need

2025-09-26T11:58:01+00:00

Our Chief Executive, James Alcock, responds to the Government's flagship Pride in Place Programme announced yesterday (25 September) National charity, Plunkett UK, has today expressed disappointment that the Government’s flagship Pride in Place programme risks overlooking rural communities, despite the pressing need for investment and support in these areas. The [...]

Pride in Place welcomed but risks overlooking Rural Community need2025-09-26T11:58:01+00:00

Inside The King’s Arms: A Story of Local Resilience

2025-09-26T13:56:40+00:00

Plunkett is proud of the 99% survival rate for community businesses – but what does that look like on the ground? Our Communications Officer, Michael Wolverson, shares more from a trip to south west Scotland… May 2025 As I arrived in Ballantrae, the notorious ‘Scottish rain’ swept in, and the [...]

Inside The King’s Arms: A Story of Local Resilience2025-09-26T13:56:40+00:00

Now is the time

2025-09-19T15:10:42+00:00

This National Inclusion Week (15-21 September), we’re celebrating how Plunkett and community businesses are building inclusive workplaces and creating lasting impact across the UK. Founded by Inclusive Employers in 2013, National Inclusion Week is an annual celebration of inclusion and a call to action for building more inclusive workplaces. As the [...]

Now is the time2025-09-19T15:10:42+00:00

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Rural Communities

2025-09-15T11:36:56+00:00

George Ogier, Impact Officer at Plunkett UK, shares his reflections on the recent EDI Special Interest Group meeting held on 9 September. Plunkett UK recently hosted the third event in a series designed to shine a light on both equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and tackling climate change. This session [...]

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Rural Communities2025-09-15T11:36:56+00:00

Community Engagement That Works!

2025-09-12T15:13:08+00:00

Misty Bower, Plunkett’s Community Business Adviser, highlights 3 Key Lessons from our Webinar, ‘How to Be Great at Community Engagement’ Did you know that community engagement is essential for a community business to succeed? The Better Business Report 2024 quantifies its significance, stating that ‘the number of people involved’ is a [...]

Community Engagement That Works!2025-09-12T15:13:08+00:00

Bishop Wilton Shop – Champions at Keeping it Local

2025-09-11T13:22:37+00:00

From navigating the challenges of Covid-19 to proudly supporting local suppliers, this is the story of a community shop in East Yorkshire that keeps locals connected and well-stocked when it matters most Bishop Wilton is a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Residents banded together to open a community-owned shop [...]

Bishop Wilton Shop – Champions at Keeping it Local2025-09-11T13:22:37+00:00

Diageo & Plunkett UK Commit to Supporting the Community Hospitality Sector

2025-09-09T10:31:32+00:00

Diageo, a global leader in premier drinks, has been confirmed as a strategic partner of Plunkett UK – a national charity that has been supporting rural communities for over 100 years. Plunkett UK provides help and advice to communities looking to set up and run community businesses in order to [...]

Diageo & Plunkett UK Commit to Supporting the Community Hospitality Sector2025-09-09T10:31:32+00:00

Why Communications Matter for Charities Like Plunkett

2025-09-05T14:47:04+00:00

Hear from Kayla Manga, who spent a week with our communications team, gaining insight into the community business sector and the impact of Plunkett's support. Work experience at Plunkett was one of the most insightful experiences I have ever had. Not only did it give me the opportunity to ease [...]

Why Communications Matter for Charities Like Plunkett2025-09-05T14:47:04+00:00

Community Right to Buy a step closer following Parliamentary vote

2025-09-03T12:51:01+00:00

The English Devolution Bill, which contains proposed legislation for a Community Right to Buy, passed its second reading in the House of Commons yesterday (2 September). It will now move to committee stage, and is due to pass into law, with amendments and scrutiny in 2026. Plunkett UK is a [...]

Community Right to Buy a step closer following Parliamentary vote2025-09-03T12:51:01+00:00
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