The Gun at Ridsdale
Denise Winkworth2026-08-07T11:07:55+00:00Read our case study for The Gun at Ribsdale
Citizens Advice Publishes Plan to Investigate Gaps in the Outreach Post Office Network
Harriet English2023-02-28T16:06:42+00:00Plunkett 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 [...]
The Black Bull, Gartmore, Scotland
Denise Winkworth2026-08-07T11:08:55+00:00Read our case study for The Antwerp Arms, a community pub.
UK food and drink show, April 2023
andy2023-02-03T16:08:11+00:00If you work in the food & drink industry, here’s why the UK Food & Drinks Shows could be for you! What are the UK Food & Drink Shows? Plunkett is a proud supporter of the UK Food & Drink Shows, which comprises Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, [...]
The Gold Café Bookshop in inner city Liverpool
andy2026-08-07T11:09:04+00:00Plunkett has been able to help the café set up in an active place of worship with funding support from the Benefact Trust. Christ Church Kensington Liverpool was built as an Anglican Parish Church in 1870 in a glorious Italianate style which has resulted in a Grade II listing from English Heritage. Like [...]
The challenges and opportunities for community businesses in 2023
andy2023-01-28T07:45:33+00:00The views of our members, partners and other sector representatives. 2023 is the first year where Plunkett’s new 5 year strategy has been embedded in our business plan and will feature across all of our work streams. In order that we achieve our central ambition of growing the rural community-ownership sector by [...]
Royal Warrant Holders charity grant supports new look training hub
andy2023-01-26T17:52:49+00:00Claire Spendley, Head of Community business sets out the vision for Plunkett's training hub in 2023 following support from the Royal Warrant Holders Association We were delighted to learn that we had begun the year on a high note, having received a charity grant from the Royal Warrant Holders Association to help [...]
Garfield Weston helps to protect Plunkett’s “universal” support service
andy2023-01-26T17:21:07+00:00Amidst the cost of living and energy price crises and at a time when Plunkett’s community business helpline is needed most, Garfield Weston has offered its support to the charity to meet high demand for advice and support. Groups at any stage of their journey; from new start projects working towards community-ownership, to [...]
A focus on impact: Appleton Community Shop
andy2023-03-17T15:15:19+00:00Sharing stories to inspire other community businesses UK-wide When attempting to illustrate the impact that community-owned business have in the communities we work with across the UK, we often share stories such as this one about the village of Appleton. Their story was used as part of our recent charity auction evening, at [...]
#IWill Week 2022
andy2023-01-25T12:41:19+00:00Susie Middleton, Project Manager shares an update on Plunkett's ambition to see more young people involved with community businesses UK-wide. It’s been fantastic to have had the opportunity to join some of the events organised as part of #IWillWeek2022 and hear directly from some of the many young people taking part in [...]
