Reports and publications
Our information hub provides a diverse range of reports, publications and research from Plunkett and our partners, accessible to everyone from community businesses to policy makers. If you need any further information or data on the community business sector, please contact us
2023 Community-ownership: A Better Form of Business Report
Our flagship state of the sector report captures the headline trends for community-owned businesses in 2023, and bring the stats to life with insights directly from community businesses themselves.
2022 Impact Report
In spite of the cost of living and energy price crises, and the lingering effects of the pandemic, Plunkett Foundation’s 2022 Impact Report shows that 23 new businesses opened last year and that interest in starting a community business has never been higher.
Young People in Community Business. A legacy report from the #iwill programme
This report is the legacy of the #iwill project, funded by the Dulverton Trust in partnership with the #iwill Fund (a joint investment between The National Lottery Community Fund and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), and delivered by the Plunkett Foundation from 2022 to 2023 – to help community businesses engage, involve and employ young people.
Urban Community Pubs Research Report
Our research report, funded by Power To Change, identifies the challenges and opportunities facing urban community-owned pubs and how more communities can take ownership of their much-loved local pub to benefit all.
Download our Better Business shops reports here
Most recent Community Shops report
Previous years
Download our Better Business pubs reports here
Most recent Community Pubs report
Previous years
Download our annual Impact Reports here
Most recent Impact Report
Previous years
Partner reports
Here you can download a selection of reports from our partner organisations across the community business sector.