To support our strategic ambition to grow the community ownership movement in all parts of the UK, we are today launching a refreshed brand for Plunkett. We are excited to introduce you to a new look for Plunkett UK, our new operational name. The refreshed branding incorporates a suite [...]
As seen on BBC’s The One Show, there’s a growing interest in local community groups taking on a shared ownership of a variety of businesses across the UK. Plunkett’s support for a range of alternative types of community-owned businesses has been showcased in a piece on BBC’s The One Show. The feature, [...]
In his end of year blog, James Alcock, CEO states that there are lots of positives from 2023 for our movement to build on, as Plunkett remains committed to it's current strategy to grow the sector. Ahead of the official return to work on Tuesday, January 2nd, I wanted to wish you [...]
An end of year message of thanks to our members, partners and supporters from our CEO, James Alcock. 2023 has been another incredible year for Plunkett Foundation and the rural community business movement UK-wide. Plunkett has seen and responded to a significant increase in enquiries – over 500 enquiries in total. In [...]
Plunkett is delighted to share the news from our members, Winster Village Shop has been awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Service. Winster Village Shop a community shop in Winster, Derbyshire, has just been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2023. This is the highest award a Local Voluntary Group can [...]
Chris Cowcher, Head of Policy and Communication has reviewed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement to summarise what is relevant to our sector. As always, the Government’s delivery of a Budget Statement will be viewed in the context of what can be gained politically. Will the announcements made earlier this week improve the current [...]
UK’s leading co-operators collaborate with national charity to grow the co-operative movement A new network, led by national charity, Plunkett Foundation is bringing together co-operative retail societies to boost the resource and expertise needed to help the growth and resilience of the rural community-owned business sector. Community-owned businesses are an increasingly popular [...]
Celebrating the UK’s Most Inspiring Community-owned Businesses Six inspirational community-owned businesses from across the UK and the people behind them have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to their communities, and as being the most inspiring businesses of their kind by the Plunkett Foundation at its Rural Community Business Awards. Selected from [...]
As we gear up to announcing our 2023 Rural Community Business Award finalists on the 23rd October, we'd like to introduce you to our panel of judges who have carefully considered this years nominations The Rural Community Business Awards wouldn't be able to take place without the kind support of our sponsors. [...]
On Friday 29th September, Plunkett supporters Alex Begg and Penny Harris set off on their journey up to Scotland ready to take on the mighty Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Plunkett. The Three Peaks Challenge sees participants attempt to climb the three highest peaks in the UK. Starting with Ben Nevis [...]
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