Charge My Street – community electric vehicle chargepoints
Olivia Lanham2021-05-07T14:05:16+00:00We are working with Charge My Street to introduce electric vehicle chargepoints to the community business sector.
Finding grant funding and submitting successful applications
Olivia Lanham2021-04-01T11:28:29+00:00The session led by Gemma Pettman, Lime Green Consulting, explores how to find and secure funding from trusts and foundations. We also have a Powerpoint presentation for a further related sessions (please email alison.macklin@plunkett.co.uk if you would like to be sent it): Writing an application for the National Lottery Awards for All scheme – Marvin [...]
Good financial practice
Olivia Lanham2021-04-01T11:36:14+00:00This webinar, led by Nick Walsh from David Cadwallader and Co Limited (Plunkett membership suppliers) covers financial best practice for your community business. The introduction was followed by the following three breakout sessions: Running your community pub efficiently – led by Plunkett Foundation Adviser and pub Director, Peter Austen. Reducing your costs through Plunkett membership [...]
Applying for loan finance: how to apply and work with your loan provider
Olivia Lanham2021-04-01T11:29:19+00:00This webinar starts with a 30 minute introduction to loan finance for community businesses, and is followed by a Q & A with three loan providers: 1. Co-operative and Community Finance - Tim Coomer 2. Key Fund - Adrian Bean 3. Triodos - Kate Donovan This event was held on 26th March 2020 and part of a More than a [...]
Raising money from within your community
Olivia Lanham2021-04-01T11:39:57+00:00The session starts with an introduction to raising money from within your community led by Plunkett Foundation Adviser, Helen Melia, and is followed by a practical session on community shares led by Isla McCulloch, Programme Manager for Community Shares at Co-operatives UK, who will discuss developing your share documents. We also have Powerpoint presentations [...]
Discussion: benefits and barriers to accessing Public Works Loans
Olivia Lanham2021-04-01T10:18:28+00:00Watch the recording of a roundtable discussion hosted by Plunkett’s Head of Community Business, Chris Cowcher, and Adviser, Alan Collard. Suitable for any group that has used the Public Works Loan or are interested in using it to raise money for their community business. Public Works Loans are long term loans available to Parish, [...]
The role of the Chair
Olivia Lanham2021-03-03T12:37:51+00:00This webinar outlines the Chair of a management committee's key roles and responsibilities, and explains how to lead a successful meeting.
Selecting, contracting and working with your tenant
Olivia Lanham2021-02-26T11:01:05+00:00This webinar highlights case studies and the pros and cons of going down a tenanted community pub route.
Save SITR – a Vital Tax Relief for Community Businesses
Olivia Lanham2021-03-01T11:43:17+00:00Plunkett are calling for SITR to be renewed past April so that community groups can continue to benefit from tax relief on share investments.
The role of the Secretary
Olivia Lanham2021-02-23T14:19:33+00:00This webinar outlines the key role of a Secretary, including the annual responsibilities and how the job relates to other committee positions.