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Two reports that show the power of community can fuel a rural recovery

2020-11-26T09:46:37+00:00

Plunkett Foundation chief executive James Alcock introduces two new 'Better Forms of Business' 2020 Community Pubs and Community Shops Reports, and looks ahead to a rural recovery.

Two reports that show the power of community can fuel a rural recovery2020-11-26T09:46:37+00:00

How the Hopkins Plunkett scheme helped village shops

2021-01-29T13:06:47+00:00

Becoming a member of the Plunkett Foundation means you join a growing number of like minded people and organisations all working together to help communities set up and run community businesses as a way of overcoming a range of challenges. Plunkett's membership manager Claire Spendley looks at the benefits of joining a gorwing number o like-minded people and organisations.

How the Hopkins Plunkett scheme helped village shops2021-01-29T13:06:47+00:00

Funding from the National Lottery Community Fund comes at just the right time for rural community businesses

2021-02-08T14:54:50+00:00

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, Plunkett has seen some of its busiest time responding to enquiries from Community Businesses. Many of the businesses we are supporting are finding they’re in the same boat and Plunkett have endeavoured to be on hand to help steady the ship and re-set the compass, ready to navigate [...]

Funding from the National Lottery Community Fund comes at just the right time for rural community businesses2021-02-08T14:54:50+00:00

Secure the future of rural communities with Plunkett Foundation membership

2020-11-26T09:53:35+00:00

Becoming a member of the Plunkett Foundation means you join a growing number of like minded people and organisations all working together to help communities set up and run community businesses as a way of overcoming a range of challenges. Plunkett's membership manager Claire Spendley looks at the benefits of joining a gorwing number o like-minded people and organisations.

Secure the future of rural communities with Plunkett Foundation membership2020-11-26T09:53:35+00:00

The Public Works Loan Board Lending Facility – another source of capital for community businesses

2021-02-11T10:29:53+00:00

Plunkett adviser Alan Collard explores and explains the Public Works Loan Board, which gives town and parish councils (in England) and town and community councils (in Wales), the ability to borrow large sums, for long periods, at historically low and fixed interest rates.

The Public Works Loan Board Lending Facility – another source of capital for community businesses2021-02-11T10:29:53+00:00

Celebrating the efforts of volunteers during lockdown

2020-11-26T10:01:22+00:00

Volunteers across the UK have been providing critical help to community businesses during lockdown. Plunkett Foundation share some stories to celebrate volunteer efforts as we go into the second week of Co-op Fortnight.

Celebrating the efforts of volunteers during lockdown2020-11-26T10:01:22+00:00
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