Blogs

Chris Cowcher, Head of Policy and Communications, considers how the legislative programme for Government included in the King’s Speech might impact our sector. Just over a week ago we saw the State Opening of Parliament with a Labour Government incumbent for the first time in 15 years. As King Charles [...]

Enhancing the local economy through localised supply chains. To achieve our mission for resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities throughout the UK, we have five core values.  One of these values is stimulating the economy through localised supply chains. We encourage local communities to stock local produce, use local suppliers, [...]

Our Trainee Communications Officer, Michael Wolverson, visited The White Horse in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire, a community pub that has re-opened its doors to the public. The pub is a classic English Village Inn, with history and character. Its Cotswold stone exterior and welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal spot for tourists [...]

Read our eight top tips for accessing a range of funding opportunities for your community business, as shared on our recent webinar on the subject. In response to the suspension of the Community Ownership Fund (COF) due to the General Election, and the vast number of enquiries that Plunkett [...]

At Plunkett UK, we are proud to promote this by creating safe and welcoming spaces for all. In 2023, Plunkett published its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in the context of the work it does to support new groups and trading community businesses across the UK. Our ambition [...]

Our new Trainee Communications Officer, Michael Wolverson, reflects on his experiences during his first week. My journey from being a pub manager in a rural village with a strong community spirit to joining a charity with an immense history, reach and influence across the UK is a challenge I’m [...]

Plunkett UK is governed by a Board of Trustees who are elected by our members. These 12 individuals are volunteers, generously giving their time and sharing their considerable expertise. For Volunteers Week 2024, we caught up with three of our Trustees – Alex Beggs (AB), Ruth McAreavey (RM) and Jeevan Jones (JJ) – who [...]

The local and national media’s interest in pubs owned by local communities continues to increase – and it’s a good news story to tell amidst the continuing challenges facing the wider hospitality sector. There’s a growing public interest in community-owned pubs right now. The year is only four months old, [...]

The Coop Retail Societies Conference 2024 provided a valuable opportunity to network, be better informed, and thank societies who are actively collaborating with us, writes Harriet English, Plunkett UK’s Head of Engagement. Without a doubt, attending the Annual Coop Retail Societies Conference is an absolute must-attend event and one [...]