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The Locks Inn community pub provides invaluable work experience

2023-04-26T14:34:10+00:00

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 Locks Inn community pub provides invaluable work experience2023-04-26T14:34:10+00:00

Plunkett “out and about” in 2023

2023-04-25T16:09:59+00:00

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 [...]

Plunkett “out and about” in 20232023-04-25T16:09:59+00:00

Citizens Advice Publishes Plan to Investigate Gaps in the Outreach Post Office Network

2023-02-28T16:06:42+00:00

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 [...]

Citizens Advice Publishes Plan to Investigate Gaps in the Outreach Post Office Network2023-02-28T16:06:42+00:00

The challenges and opportunities for community businesses in 2023

2023-01-28T07:45:33+00:00

The 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 [...]

The challenges and opportunities for community businesses in 20232023-01-28T07:45:33+00:00

Royal Warrant Holders charity grant supports new look training hub

2023-01-26T17:52:49+00:00

Claire 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 [...]

Royal Warrant Holders charity grant supports new look training hub2023-01-26T17:52:49+00:00

Garfield Weston helps to protect Plunkett’s “universal” support service

2023-01-26T17:21:07+00:00

Amidst 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 [...]

Garfield Weston helps to protect Plunkett’s “universal” support service2023-01-26T17:21:07+00:00

A focus on impact: Appleton Community Shop

2023-03-17T15:15:19+00:00

Sharing 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 [...]

A focus on impact: Appleton Community Shop2023-03-17T15:15:19+00:00

#IWill Week 2022

2023-01-25T12:41:19+00:00

Susie 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 [...]

#IWill Week 20222023-01-25T12:41:19+00:00

More support still needed…

2022-11-24T14:48:10+00:00

Chris Cowcher, Head of Policy reflects on yesterday’s Autumn Statement. We recognise that the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement was delivered against the backdrop of multiple crises impacting the global community right now. It was also never going to be “give away” budget. However, responding to the challenges we are facing right now is [...]

More support still needed…2022-11-24T14:48:10+00:00
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