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Read about the latest news and blogs from Plunkett Foundation

November 13, 2019

Plunkett calls for a new rural strategy as part...

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The Rural Coalition is an alliance of thirteen national organisations who have come together with a shared vision of...
November 7, 2019

Community shops, pubs, farms and a woodland among Plunkett...

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TWENTY ONE community-owned businesses from across the UK are finalists for national awards to recognise some of the most...
October 31, 2019

Health and wellbeing benefits of woodlands revealed in new...

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Forests and woodlands are bringing wide benefits in education, health and wellbeing to individuals and whole communities according to...
October 15, 2019

Better forms of business - two reports, one good...

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James Alcock, Executive Director of the Plunkett Foundation, welcomes "the very healthy state of community businesses."
October 22, 2019

Book your place now for Plunkett’s major Community Business...

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13.11.19 Community business groups across the north of England have the opportunity to share their experiences and benefit from...
October 3, 2019

Becoming a winner - the Rural Community Awards

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Ahead of the 2019 Rural Community Awards past winners have been reflecting on what their awards mean to them....
October 3, 2019

Becoming an inspiration - the Rural Community Awards

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It's almost upon us - the Plunkett Foundation's Rural Community Awards 2019 - an annual celebration of the achievements...
September 30, 2019

A visit to Islip village shop with The Prince’s...

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It was late afternoon in the summer holidays, when we visited to meet with Kate, and volunteers behind the...
October 15, 2019

Community pubs and shops booming against backdrop of closures

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The Plunkett Foundation releases the 2019 ‘Better form of Business Reports’ on Community Pubs and Community ShopsAcross the UK...
September 27, 2019

A visit to Community Shops with The Prince’s Countryside...

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On the 14th August, a very wet day for the season, Aimee Evans from Plunkett and Helen Fagan, grants...
September 27, 2019

A visit to Tackley village shop with The Prince’s...

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Our next stop was Tackley village shop, where we met with Barbie and Andrew. Tackley are busy updating and...
November 6, 2019

Rural Community Business Awards 2019

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27.11.19 Join us for a celebration of the most inspiring community owned enterprises this year
October 10, 2019

Book your place now for Plunkett’s ambitious Community Business...

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Community business groups are invited to book their place at Plunkett event which promises speed networking, practical training sessions...
July 22, 2019

Search for the most inspiring rural community businesses of...

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Plunkett launches seventh national awards ceremony which will showcase the most inspiring enterprises owned and run by rural communities...
July 19, 2019

Community businesses urged to apply for share of Bright...

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The fund offers tailored support and grants of up to £15,000 to community groups, associations and organisations across England...
July 31, 2019

How your council can get behind rural community business

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Many rural parish and town councils will be familiar with the challenge of retaining local services such as shops...
June 28, 2019

Community shop from the block

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Hear how residents in East Morton, Keighley are celebrating the official launch of their community shop.
June 27, 2019

2019 Community Business Networking Events

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We are excited to announce that Plunkett will be hosting two events later this year for community businesses to...
October 7, 2019

Lord Sainsbury officially opens Candover Village Store

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Hear about the latest community shop to open in Hampshire following an opening ceremony with Lord Sainsbury.
June 19, 2019

£2.2 million round of funding for community pubs

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Plunkett Foundation has announced the return of the 'More than a Pub' programme; a new round of support and...
June 6, 2019

Spotlight on support for community shops

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Aimee Evans shares how recent funding received will enable Plunkett to provide the expertise and support community shops need...
June 4, 2019

Funding announced to support rural community businesses

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We are delighted to have been awarded a grant from The Prince’s Countryside Fund to provide support and training...
May 10, 2019

Celebrations as The Shrewsbury Arms in Staffordshire is saved...

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A much-loved pub in the heart of Kingstone, Staffordshire is now under community ownership following a 6-month campaign by...
May 1, 2019

What you need to know to set up a...

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A new guide for community-run post offices has been produced by the Post and Telecoms policy team with the...
March 29, 2019

Calor offers £70,000 of funding for rural community projects

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Rural community projects throughout England, Scotland and Wales could be eligible to receive grants of up to £5,000 from...
March 5, 2019

Community succeeds where Post Office and bankers failed

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Hear how Dryslwyn Community Shop are providing a vital service to the community.
March 19, 2019

Almondsbury Community Shop celebrates 10th birthday

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High street stores are struggling but a shop in Almondsbury staffed entirely by volunteers is going from strength to...
March 1, 2019

Charlie Luxton announced as Plunkett Foundation's Centenary Ambassador

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Plunkett Foundation is welcoming the appointment of Charlie Luxton in a new ambassador role as part of the charity’s...
March 1, 2019

Government urged to produce rural strategy ahead of Brexit

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Plunkett Foundation fully supports Rural Services Network (RSN) call on Government to rural proof polices before Brexit.
February 21, 2019

More Than a Pub Live! round-up

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Aimee Evans, Project Manager at Plunkett, provides an in-depth round-up of More Than a Pub Live! held in Birmingham.

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