Progressing Plunkett’s Policy & Advocacy Ambitions
Liz Woznicki2021-02-10T11:51:39+00:00Harriet English, head of engagement at the Plunkett Foundation, calls for people to be given the power to prosper after Brexit.
Celebrating Village Halls Week
Liz Woznicki2021-02-15T10:29:52+00:00This week saw the nation celebrating village halls as part of ACRE’s Village Halls Week, a campaign recognising the value and contribution made by the 10,000 village halls that can be found across England, their volunteers and the huge difference they make to the communities they serve.
James Alcock: A message of continued support
Olivia Lanham2021-02-15T10:32:34+00:00As we enter a new year and another national lockdown, Plunkett's Chief Executive, James Alcock, offers a message of support and reassurance to community businesses across the UK. Plunkett remains on hand to offer support through the difficult times ahead. Our Facebook groups are a great platform to [...]
James Alcock: A new chapter of hope and positivity lies ahead
Claire Spendley2020-12-17T16:53:19+00:00The cusp of any new year is an opportunity to look forward with renewed hope, positivity and anticipation - and this year is no exception. Based on the extraordinary events of 2020, and truly spectacular response of rural community businesses, I can clearly see the opportunities for community businesses in 2021 - new and [...]
Half of Scots believe COVID-19 is an opportunity to build the Scottish economy back stronger – it’s time to look to alternative business models to achieve this GalleryHalf of Scots believe COVID-19 is an opportunity to build the Scottish economy back stronger – it’s time to look to alternative business models to achieve this
Half of Scots believe COVID-19 is an opportunity to build the Scottish economy back stronger – it’s time to look to alternative business models to achieve this
andy2020-12-17T15:56:47+00:00Co-operative Development Scotland has launched a new campaign to showcase the role inclusive business models can play in achieving the Scottish Government’s aim of creating a fairer, stronger and more democratic economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. To launch the campaign, CDS commissioned a new survey which revealed promising results for receptiveness to [...]
Rural Vision Film is our rallying call for action
andy2020-12-04T12:33:32+00:00Plunkett's Chief Executive, James Alcock, shares our new Rural Vision Film and explains how community businesses can, and will be, at the beating heart of a much needed recovery of our rural towns and villages. The solutions to problems faced by rural communities can be found right at the heart [...]
Yellow edges of Leaves – Nature connection in Lockdown
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:46:54+00:00As the new hand book ‘Roots to Wellbeing The role of Woodland Social Enterprises for Nature, Health and Wellbeing’ is published, Michéal Connors of the Natural Academy, looks at the wellbeing power of trees and woodlands.
Two reports that show the power of community can fuel a rural recovery
Olivia Lanham2020-11-26T09:46:37+00:00Plunkett 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.
How the Hopkins Plunkett scheme helped village shops
andy2021-01-29T13:06:47+00:00Becoming 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.
Plunkett Foundation’s Annual General Meeting 2020
Duncan Smith2020-11-26T09:53:03+00:00Claire Spendley, membership manager at the Plunkett Foundation, reports of the first 'virtual AGM' held in the charity's 101 year history.
