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Plunkett is a charity at the heart of rural communities across the UK. With our ongoing support, communities are able to save much-loved and much-needed local assets such as village pubs and shops, that are at risk of permanent closure by turning them into businesses which they own and run.
Community-owned businesses are at the heart of any community. They bring people together, helping to reduce isolation and loneliness. For many, they’re a vital lifeline. They offer much-needed employment and training opportunities for those who struggle to access those opportunities elsewhere. They encourage and initiate environmentally friendly ways and ideas. But above all, they’re inclusive – welcoming everybody into the warmth of a community-owned business.
Sadly, as more and more of our rural communities face the loss of yet another essential local service, Plunkett’s services are needed more than ever before.
If you’d like to discuss any part of your fundraising for Plunkett, get in touch on fundraising@plunkett.co.uk.
“After my husband died, I had severe depression – I was on the verge of committing suicide. There was nothing left in my life. I came down to Yarpole Community Shop & Café and I can honestly say, that for somebody in my situation, it saved my life. It gave me focus, it gave me a purpose – you’re in the community again. You meet new people. I love it. I absolutely love it.”
Like all charities, Plunkett relies on the generosity of individuals, companies, and groups to help us continue providing the support and services that hundreds of communities rely upon to enable them to set-up and run a community-owned business.
From offering expert advice and training events to networking opportunities and a library of bespoke business resources, Plunkett is there to help a community business every step of the way.
By choosing to support Plunkett you’ll be helping to ensure more communities up and down the UK can save treasured community assets so they too can create a thriving, inclusive and impactful business for their community.
If you’d like to discuss any part of your fundraising for Plunkett, get in touch on fundraising@plunkett.co.uk.
