You don’t need to wait for a funding programme to open before getting started.

Plunkett can help you put the foundations in place – from engaging your community and choosing the right legal structure, to developing your business plan, demonstrating local support and understanding how your community business can operate sustainably.

We can help you with:

• engaging your community and demonstrating local support
• legal structures and governance
• assessing the viability of your idea
• business and financial planning
• funding and community shares
• preparing the evidence needed for funding applications
• planning for the successful operation of your community business.

Being investment-ready isn’t just about being ready to apply for funding. It’s about making sure your community has a strong, viable plan for taking ownership and running the business successfully for the long term.