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New Research: Growing the Community Business Network

2022-05-26T10:15:23+00:00

Growing the Community Business Network UK-wide: Understanding the ‘cold spot’ areas where Plunkett Foundation could support more community businesses. Large parts of rural Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the North East of England have been identified as ‘cold spots’ for community-ownership projects supported by the Plunkett Foundation. New research conducted by Scotland’s Rural College [...]

New Research: Growing the Community Business Network2022-05-26T10:15:23+00:00

Plunkett Foundation seeks temporary data admin support post

2022-05-26T12:43:33+00:00

Plunkett Foundation is recruiting for a temporary post to complete a short-term data project over the summer. No prior experience or knowledge of the community business sector is required. The post has been created to support our data manager and will work on our Keep it in the Community (KIITC) project. KIITC helps local [...]

Plunkett Foundation seeks temporary data admin support post2022-05-26T12:43:33+00:00

Transforming Communities Through The New Booster Fund

2022-05-18T16:16:18+00:00

Plunkett Foundation and partners are delighted to launch a new fund - the Community Shares Booster Fund A new fund has launched today to generate further investment that will enable more businesses and communities to flourish. The Community Shares Booster Fund is offering grants and match funding to community businesses in England that are raising [...]

Transforming Communities Through The New Booster Fund2022-05-18T16:16:18+00:00

James Alcock: Thank you to our Walk For Plunkett fundraising friends

2022-05-16T14:51:45+00:00

Thank you for joining our walking challenge #WalkForPlunkett Thank you to our 'fundraising friends' for your time and dedication supporting Plunkett’s campaign #WalkForPlunkett 2022. Your efforts and contributions, alongside other individuals, community businesses and members, have raised vital funds that will mean more communities UK-wide can access support from [...]

James Alcock: Thank you to our Walk For Plunkett fundraising friends2022-05-16T14:51:45+00:00

Creating a community-owned pub on the Isle of Bute, Scotland

2022-05-26T11:54:03+00:00

How establishing the community-owned Anchor Tavern has created an amazing buzz on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. When the idea for creating a community-owned pub in Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute began Jenny O’ Hagan, who lives on the island, had no idea that she’d be involved, nor that she’d [...]

Creating a community-owned pub on the Isle of Bute, Scotland2022-05-26T11:54:03+00:00

Plunkett seeks new Trustees to join its Board

2022-05-03T11:15:21+00:00

National charity the Plunkett Foundation is seeking up to three skilled and committed Trustees to join its Board. The Plunkett Foundation is a leading UK-wide charity helping rural communities create thriving and inclusive places through promoting and supporting community business; run democratically by members of the community on behalf of the community. [...]

Plunkett seeks new Trustees to join its Board2022-05-03T11:15:21+00:00

Charlie Luxton walks for Plunkett

2022-04-26T16:05:55+00:00

  As we near our Walk for Plunkett weekend of the 6th to 8th May, Plunkett supporters and colleagues are busy planning their routes and getting in their practise miles in readiness for this year’s Walk for Plunkett campaign. Walk for Plunkett invites you to join us by walking whatever distance you can to raise [...]

Charlie Luxton walks for Plunkett2022-04-26T16:05:55+00:00

Helping Community Businesses Reach Out To Local Young People

2023-04-19T09:43:41+00:00

Plunkett Foundation is delighted to launch a new project – #iwill - to help community businesses engage, involve and employ young people. Community-owned shops and pubs provide local opportunities – for jobs, training and volunteering. Often the last remaining service in a rural village they provide a place to meet, a focus for social [...]

Helping Community Businesses Reach Out To Local Young People2023-04-19T09:43:41+00:00

Creating Community Pubs & Hubs in the West Midlands

2022-04-08T10:58:04+00:00

Is your much-loved pub under threat? Do you want to create a community space where all are welcome? Plunkett offers FREE advice and support to community groups in the West Midlands. Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall & Wolverhampton – we’d love to see more communities taking ownership of their much-loved pubs [...]

Creating Community Pubs & Hubs in the West Midlands2022-04-08T10:58:04+00:00

Plunkett Foundation – New Helpline Number

2022-04-04T14:53:10+00:00

New helpline number - 01993 630022 Following feedback that our previous telephone number was not as accessible as it should be, we are pleased to launch a new number that will make it simpler and cheaper to contact Plunkett in future. We love hearing how your project is getting on and continue to offer [...]

Plunkett Foundation – New Helpline Number2022-04-04T14:53:10+00:00
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