More community owned businesses, such as shops and cafes, will be supported to open in churches across the UK thanks to a major funding boost. We are delighted to be working alongside Allchurches Trust, to provide the resources needed to encourage and facilitate churches to work closely with their wider community so that more [...]
Plunkett Foundation are proud to be working with Thakeham Homes, a sustainable, infrastructure-led, developer based in the South-East. Plunkett and Thakeham are working together to develop a partnership methodology to establish community businesses in the heart of their developments. Thakeham has long recognised the importance of creating cohesive communities and as well as [...]
The Plunkett Foundation releases the 2020 ‘Better form of Business Reports’ on Community Pubs and Community Shops Rural community owned businesses were in robust health as Covid-19 hit, and displayed a unique innovation and flexibility to serve those who needed them when Britain was under national lockdown. Known [...]
Community shops can sometimes take months, even years, to go from the initial idea to opening the doors. But in Brent Knoll, Somerset, when the coronavirus crisis struck the community decided they needed the shop immediately - and managed to open their 'emergency shop' shop in days.
Plunkett Foundation chief executive James Alcock calls for urgent action to build back a better rural economy.
Plunkett is one of thirteen leading rural organisations urging the Government to commit to more equitable funding in rural areas.
Margaret Clark, out going chair of the Plunkett Foundation, thanks members, supporters, funders and partners as she stands down after seven years.
A new guide designed to help local councils across England better understand the benefits that community businesses can bring to their areas is set to be launched later this year.
Plunkett Foundation's head of engagement Harriet English welcomes the support of Power to Change, the independent trust that supports community businesses in England, as the charity gears up its post Covid-19 lockdown support and resources.
Plunkett Foundation chief executive James Alcock welcomes the widespread support for our Vision for a Post Covid Rural Recovery
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