“People United for Banton” (P.U.B) Community Benefit Society was formed when, in 2016, The Swan pub, heart of the village of Banton, North Lanarkshire, was heading for demolition. This imminent threat brought the community together with a determination not only to save the pub, but to transform it into a space that would bring [...]
This is the story of The Locks Inn community pub in Norfolk, and how they are demonstrating inclusivity within the community One of the core foundations that any community-owned business is built upon is inclusivity. To be a welcoming place for everyone, where all members of the community can access the friendly [...]
The re-opening of a local shop in Invermoriston will benefit the community in more ways than one. Invermoriston's local shop closed its doors in August last year, but volunteers have now opened its doors again and the store now specialises in local produce and crafts. The shop will be run as a [...]
Where have the Plunkett team been in the first quarter of the year? In 2022, Plunkett published a report which considered where are the “hot” and “cold” spots for community-owned businesses UK-wide. The research, which was produced independently by Scotland Rural College’s Rural Policy Centre, used Plunkett’s operational reach as the basis [...]
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Plunkett Foundation is a member of the Post Office Advisory Group, the consumer watchdog for postal services which is convened by Citizens Advice. Last week, Plunkett responded to a draft consumer workplan published by Citizens Advice, which outlines their advocacy priorities related to post office policy for the coming year. In a rapidly changing [...]
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