Blogs

Our expert training series highlights big issues for community businesses At Plunkett UK, we are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in our efforts to support new and existing community businesses throughout the UK. Our ambition is to reach areas where community ownership is underrepresented in order to address social [...]

Providing a wide range of services and amenities that communities value and need In our impact blog series, based on the 2024 Impact Report, we've been showcasing how Plunkett UK actively supports community-owned businesses, serving as their main point of contact. As part of our core mission, we empower [...]

Supporting those who are excluded from the labour market Volunteers at Invermoriston Village Shop Bringing people together through employment Plunkett UK has been advocating the community ownership model for over a century, demonstrating a proven track record of fostering prosperity for individuals, communities, the economy, and the environment. [...]

Hear from Solomon Nolan, who reflects on his week of work experience with us, and what he learnt about the community business sector As a wildlife and conservation student who lives in a rural village, I am a part of an array of small communities which was the catalyst [...]

Tackling climate change through environmentally sustainable initiatives The Growing impact of a growing movement! Community businesses bring together diverse networks of people who encourage community action and tackle a wide range of issues, putting the interest of their community first. Plunkett UK has championed the community ownership model for [...]

Our Trainee Marketing and Communications Officer, Michael Wolverson, shares how Plunkett UK's partnership with the Combined Authority can help save Community Assets. I'm nearly two months into my time at Plunkett UK, where I have learnt about the details of community-run businesses and their impact on local areas. From my [...]

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 encourage community-owned businesses to be impactful in 5 distinct areas. One of these values is stimulating the economy through localised supply chains. We encourage local communities to stock [...]

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 [...]