Gordon Hector, a Trustee of Plunkett UK, gave evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse on Tuesday for their inquiry: ‘How does rural fit into the devolution agenda?’ Rural communities risk being overlooked under devolution if new authorities prioritise urban areas. Many lack [...]
Plunkett UK has responded to the Government’s recent announcement on the future of the Post Office, acknowledging several positive commitments – but warning that the framework still lacks a full understanding of how rural communities sustain their local branches. As the national charity supporting over 850 community-owned businesses, Plunkett sees [...]
The significant social benefits of rural community-owned businesses shone through during a joint visit by Plunkett UK and Southern Co-op to Hampshire earlier this month. At a challenging time for the retail and hospitality sectors – with rising costs, staffing issues and changing consumer trends – The Boundary Shop and [...]
Plunkett UK has used insight from members to frame its response to an important statutory consultation launched by the UK Government on business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals – which includes rural community-owned businesses. Thank you to all Plunkett members who provided such positive and constructive feedback to inform [...]
Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business rates bills from April. The national charity warns that the measures are nowhere near enough to stem the crisis facing the sector – particularly for its community pub members that have already stepped in [...]
Hear from our Chief Executive, James Alcock, in his New Year’s message filmed at Hampstead Norreys Community Shop. “We want to put our members at the very forefront of everything we do.” As we step into 2026, Plunkett UK’s Chief Executive, James Alcock, shares a clear message: our members sit [...]
Plunkett UK has shared its insights and policy suggestions to tackle deprivation in rural areas with the Labour Rural Research Group in response to its call for evidence to inform an upcoming report on rural poverty. Rural deprivation is frequently hidden within national datasets, masked by averages and low population density. [...]
Over £20,000 was raised to support Plunkett UK’s work with community-owned businesses at our Gala Dinner, held last Tuesday (25 November). Around 100 guests gathered at the elegant Royal Society of Arts House in London for a special evening raising funds to support our work in helping communities save vital [...]
Plunkett UK has expressed deep disappointment that today’s Budget fails to deliver meaningful support for rural community businesses – despite the Government’s own commitment to grow the co-operative sector. In advance of today’s Budget, the charity submitted a clear and constructive proposal to the Chancellor setting out what is needed [...]
Caroline Voaden MP for South Devon has received our backing over her intervention during the passage of a crucial piece legislation in Parliament. The MP has called for the establishment of a Community Ownership Fund (COF) within six months of the passage of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. [...]
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