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Central Co-op in peak fitness for Plunkett fundraiser

2024-07-24T08:01:55+00:00

A team of ten colleagues at Central Co-op will be going the extra mile this September by taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours to raise funds for Plunkett UK. The challenge from 13-15 September will see the team attempt to climb the three highest peaks in [...]

Central Co-op in peak fitness for Plunkett fundraiser2024-07-24T08:01:55+00:00

General Election 2024: Plunkett UK’s response

2024-07-19T08:02:21+00:00

James Alcock, Chief Executive Officer, gives his thoughts on the results of the General Election and what it now means for the community-owned business sector. The result of yesterday’s election has led to a new party of power in Government for the first time since 2010. Labour’s win brings to [...]

General Election 2024: Plunkett UK’s response2024-07-19T08:02:21+00:00

Rural communities could be adversely affected by takeover of Royal Mail

2024-07-19T08:04:06+00:00

Open letter from Plunkett UK, ACRE and RSN urges minister to delay any decision on the transfer of Royal Mail until after the election. Three organisations representing rural community interests have expressed concerns that a possible buyout of Royal Mail could result in a watering down of the Universal Service [...]

Rural communities could be adversely affected by takeover of Royal Mail2024-07-19T08:04:06+00:00

Manifestos: Local Engagement

2024-07-19T08:03:04+00:00

With the party manifestos now published ahead of the General Election on 4 July, Chris Cowcher, our Head of Policy and Communications, considers how the policies included could support our sector. We’re 3 weeks into the 2024 General Election campaign, and this week marks a significant milestone in the [...]

Manifestos: Local Engagement2024-07-19T08:03:04+00:00

Plunkett UK and Webmart host national conference for community businesses

2024-06-11T15:04:00+00:00

The UK’s only face-to-face conference for community business comes to London this October, organised by Plunkett UK in association with Webmart. The National Community Business Conference 2024 takes place on Thursday 23 October 2024 and promises to deliver the very best insights and practical advice for community businesses, no matter [...]

Plunkett UK and Webmart host national conference for community businesses2024-06-11T15:04:00+00:00

Making a case for community businesses in churches

2024-05-29T11:14:25+00:00

A new report from Plunkett UK, published in partnership with the Benefact Trust, sets out the benefits of co-locating community-owned businesses within active places of worship. Written as part of the legacy of Plunkett’s support programme for community businesses in places of worship, the ‘Unlock the Potential’ report reviews the [...]

Making a case for community businesses in churches2024-05-29T11:14:25+00:00

Capital grant boosts group’s bid to save their village pub

2024-05-24T14:47:44+00:00

A community group in Helpston, near Peterborough, is the first to receive a capital grant in a programme being run by Plunkett UK in partnership with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. The Bluebell Inn Community Hub Association has been awarded £45,000 to support its efforts to save the much-loved [...]

Capital grant boosts group’s bid to save their village pub2024-05-24T14:47:44+00:00

Community Ownership Survey 2024 – Now Live!

2024-05-24T11:23:44+00:00

Plunkett UK is commencing our annual state of sector research, 'Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business'. We’re asking all trading community businesses to respond to a survey to help us understand how they’re faring. ‘Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business’ is a series of research reports that [...]

Community Ownership Survey 2024 – Now Live!2024-05-24T11:23:44+00:00

Pioneering community-owned shop opens to customers

2024-05-17T08:39:09+00:00

The opening in West Sussex marks a major milestone in our trailblazing partnership with Thakeham. A pioneering community-owned shop, placed at the heart of Thakeham’s Woodgate development near Pease Pottage in West Sussex, has opened its doors. The launch is a significant milestone in a trailblazing partnership between leading local [...]

Pioneering community-owned shop opens to customers2024-05-17T08:39:09+00:00
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