Our Recommended Suppliers
Our Recommended Suppliers
Our Recommended Suppliers are trusted organisations that understand the needs of community-owned businesses.
The directory signposts members to a range of organisations that provide specialist products and services that can save you time and money, and help your business to run more efficiently and effectively.
From insurance and legal services to retail, marketing, finance and governance, they offer specialist expertise and, in many cases, exclusive offers for Plunkett members.
Carefully selected by Plunkett, our Recommended Suppliers bring valuable sector knowledge and practical expertise, giving members confidence when sourcing professional support.
Karen, St Tudy Community Shop, North Cornwall, on Plunkett UK Recommended Supplier Youings Wholesale
- Insurance
Avoid being over-charged for insurance by talking to insurers who really understand the needs of community-owned businesses.
2. Finance
From loans to mortgages to crowdfunding, a blend of finance sources is often key to establishing, and improving, community businesses.
3. Wholesale
Not all wholesalers are easy to deal with as small, rural businesses – but some have committed to support the community business sector.
4. Marketing
Telling your story well can drive customers and loyalty, and really grow your community impact.
5. Energy
As one of the biggest variable costs for community businesses, finding the best energy deal makes a real difference.
6. Legal
Familiarity with community business governance models is key in providing appropriate legal advice.
7. People/Policy
Managing, supporting and advising your people – paid staff or volunteers – is vital to retaining them.
8. IT/EPOS Systems
Don’t get caught out committing to over-complex website designs and EPOS systems – talk to companies ‘in the know’ about what’s really needed.
9. Equipment
Efficient but reliable chillers, freezers and catering equipment is a necessity – but it has to be affordable too.
10. Property
Whether valuing premises to purchase, or designing improvements to make them work better for your business, it’s critical to have community at the heart of the decisions.
