Plunkett UK
@plunkettuk.bsky.social
We support community-owned businesses because of their track record for delivering better businesses for people, communities, the economy, and the environment.
Restoring a sense of connection 🌟
After more than 2 years without a village shop, the people of Downderry have brought it back to life.
Check out our latest blog to see how they came together to open the shop, with support from Plunkett. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/restoring-a-sense-of-connection/
After more than 2 years without a village shop, the people of Downderry have brought it back to life.
Check out our latest blog to see how they came together to open the shop, with support from Plunkett. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/restoring-a-sense-of-connection/
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Restoring a sense of connection 🌟
After more than 2 years without a village shop, the people of Downderry have brought it back to life.
Check out our latest blog to see how they came together to open the shop, with support from Plunkett. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/restoring-a-sense-of-connection/
After more than 2 years without a village shop, the people of Downderry have brought it back to life.
Check out our latest blog to see how they came together to open the shop, with support from Plunkett. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/restoring-a-sense-of-connection/
Government support package leaves rural communities exposed
Plunkett has expressed disappointment following the government’s announcement of a 15% business rates discount for pubs from April.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/government-pub-support-package-falls-short-and-leaves-rural-communities-exposed/
Plunkett has expressed disappointment following the government’s announcement of a 15% business rates discount for pubs from April.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/government-pub-support-package-falls-short-and-leaves-rural-communities-exposed/
January 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Government support package leaves rural communities exposed
Plunkett has expressed disappointment following the government’s announcement of a 15% business rates discount for pubs from April.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/government-pub-support-package-falls-short-and-leaves-rural-communities-exposed/
Plunkett has expressed disappointment following the government’s announcement of a 15% business rates discount for pubs from April.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/government-pub-support-package-falls-short-and-leaves-rural-communities-exposed/
Paul Jennings from The Fox at Loxley featured on BBC CWR to discuss the challenges on pubs. 📻
Paul points to our Better Business report, saying it “contains what can be done to make sure we keep the heart of rural life alive.”
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Paul points to our Better Business report, saying it “contains what can be done to make sure we keep the heart of rural life alive.”
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CWR Breakfast with Phil Upton - JD sits in (12/01/2026) - BBC Sounds
Waking you up with a smile, local news, your stories and the music you love.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Paul Jennings from The Fox at Loxley featured on BBC CWR to discuss the challenges on pubs. 📻
Paul points to our Better Business report, saying it “contains what can be done to make sure we keep the heart of rural life alive.”
Scroll to 1hr 22mins
Paul points to our Better Business report, saying it “contains what can be done to make sure we keep the heart of rural life alive.”
Scroll to 1hr 22mins
Recently, we submitted our policy recommendations on tackling rural deprivation to the Labour Rural Research Group FOR its call for evidence for an upcoming report on rural poverty.
Read the full response: https://plunkett.co.uk/tackling-deprivation-in-rural-areas-through-community-ownership/
Read the full response: https://plunkett.co.uk/tackling-deprivation-in-rural-areas-through-community-ownership/
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Recently, we submitted our policy recommendations on tackling rural deprivation to the Labour Rural Research Group FOR its call for evidence for an upcoming report on rural poverty.
Read the full response: https://plunkett.co.uk/tackling-deprivation-in-rural-areas-through-community-ownership/
Read the full response: https://plunkett.co.uk/tackling-deprivation-in-rural-areas-through-community-ownership/
Help shape future support for the #Combiz sector 📈
We are encouraging members to respond to a new UK Government consultation on business support for co-operatives - including rural #combiz
Find out more 👇
We are encouraging members to respond to a new UK Government consultation on business support for co-operatives - including rural #combiz
Find out more 👇
Government consultation: co-operative business support
Plunkett is encouraging members to respond to a UK Government consultation on business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals.
plunkett.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 4:31 PM
In our latest blog, created in partnership with @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social, Andrew Dubock, Plunkett’s Communications Manager, shares how one North Yorkshire village brought their idea of a community pub to reality.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/securing-a-pubs-future-lessons-from-the-punch-bowl-inn/
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/securing-a-pubs-future-lessons-from-the-punch-bowl-inn/
January 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In our latest blog, created in partnership with @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social, Andrew Dubock, Plunkett’s Communications Manager, shares how one North Yorkshire village brought their idea of a community pub to reality.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/securing-a-pubs-future-lessons-from-the-punch-bowl-inn/
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/securing-a-pubs-future-lessons-from-the-punch-bowl-inn/
📽️Hear from Sarah Benn, Membership Manager at Plunkett UK, inviting all community shops and retailers across the South West to The Big South West Meet Up.
➡️Reserve your space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-south-west-meet-up-tickets-1978593989886
➡️Reserve your space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-south-west-meet-up-tickets-1978593989886
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
📽️Hear from Sarah Benn, Membership Manager at Plunkett UK, inviting all community shops and retailers across the South West to The Big South West Meet Up.
➡️Reserve your space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-south-west-meet-up-tickets-1978593989886
➡️Reserve your space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-south-west-meet-up-tickets-1978593989886
Pub-saving superheroes! 🤩🍻
@camraofficial.bsky.social have recently announced their 2025 Pub Saving Awards, and we’re thrilled to see several Plunkett supported groups recognised.
👉Find out more: https://wb.camra.org.uk/2026/01/14/pub-saving-superheroes-in-the-spotlight
@camraofficial.bsky.social have recently announced their 2025 Pub Saving Awards, and we’re thrilled to see several Plunkett supported groups recognised.
👉Find out more: https://wb.camra.org.uk/2026/01/14/pub-saving-superheroes-in-the-spotlight
January 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Pub-saving superheroes! 🤩🍻
@camraofficial.bsky.social have recently announced their 2025 Pub Saving Awards, and we’re thrilled to see several Plunkett supported groups recognised.
👉Find out more: https://wb.camra.org.uk/2026/01/14/pub-saving-superheroes-in-the-spotlight
@camraofficial.bsky.social have recently announced their 2025 Pub Saving Awards, and we’re thrilled to see several Plunkett supported groups recognised.
👉Find out more: https://wb.camra.org.uk/2026/01/14/pub-saving-superheroes-in-the-spotlight
Running a community shop in the South West?
This half day event could shape your future. 📈
🗓️The Big South West Meet Up - 5 Feb at Powderham Castle.
🚨Spaces are limited…so don’t miss out.🚨
➡️Book your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-south-west-meet-up-tickets-1978593989886
This half day event could shape your future. 📈
🗓️The Big South West Meet Up - 5 Feb at Powderham Castle.
🚨Spaces are limited…so don’t miss out.🚨
➡️Book your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-south-west-meet-up-tickets-1978593989886
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Running a community shop in the South West?
This half day event could shape your future. 📈
🗓️The Big South West Meet Up - 5 Feb at Powderham Castle.
🚨Spaces are limited…so don’t miss out.🚨
➡️Book your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-south-west-meet-up-tickets-1978593989886
This half day event could shape your future. 📈
🗓️The Big South West Meet Up - 5 Feb at Powderham Castle.
🚨Spaces are limited…so don’t miss out.🚨
➡️Book your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-south-west-meet-up-tickets-1978593989886
👀If you haven’t yet seen it, take a moment to watch our Chief Executive James Alcock’s New Year message, filmed at long‑standing Plunkett member Hampstead Norreys Community Shop in Berkshire.
🔗 https://plunkett.co.uk/new-year-message-from-our-ceo/
🔗 https://plunkett.co.uk/new-year-message-from-our-ceo/
January 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
👀If you haven’t yet seen it, take a moment to watch our Chief Executive James Alcock’s New Year message, filmed at long‑standing Plunkett member Hampstead Norreys Community Shop in Berkshire.
🔗 https://plunkett.co.uk/new-year-message-from-our-ceo/
🔗 https://plunkett.co.uk/new-year-message-from-our-ceo/
January: The Perfect Time to Get Your Business Organised 📈
💡In our first blog of 2026, Community Business Manager, Alison Macklin, offers insights on what your #combiz should prioritise as we enter the new year.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/january-time-to-get-your-business-organised/
💡In our first blog of 2026, Community Business Manager, Alison Macklin, offers insights on what your #combiz should prioritise as we enter the new year.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/january-time-to-get-your-business-organised/
January 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM
January: The Perfect Time to Get Your Business Organised 📈
💡In our first blog of 2026, Community Business Manager, Alison Macklin, offers insights on what your #combiz should prioritise as we enter the new year.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/january-time-to-get-your-business-organised/
💡In our first blog of 2026, Community Business Manager, Alison Macklin, offers insights on what your #combiz should prioritise as we enter the new year.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/january-time-to-get-your-business-organised/
Is our support suitable for your community group? 🤔
🔗Use the link below to access our flowchart, which guides you through a series of questions to help you understand whether our services match your needs.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/signposting/
🔗Use the link below to access our flowchart, which guides you through a series of questions to help you understand whether our services match your needs.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/signposting/
January 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Is our support suitable for your community group? 🤔
🔗Use the link below to access our flowchart, which guides you through a series of questions to help you understand whether our services match your needs.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/signposting/
🔗Use the link below to access our flowchart, which guides you through a series of questions to help you understand whether our services match your needs.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/signposting/
Plunkett UK has shared its insights & policy suggestions to tackle deprivation in rural areas with the Labour Rural Research Group in response to its call for evidence to inform an upcoming report.
Tackling Deprivation in Rural Areas through Community Ownership
Plunkett UK has shared its insights and policy suggestions to tackle deprivation in rural areas with the Labour Rural Research Group in response to its call for evidence to inform an upcoming report on rural poverty.
plunkett.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Plunkett UK has shared its insights & policy suggestions to tackle deprivation in rural areas with the Labour Rural Research Group in response to its call for evidence to inform an upcoming report.
As we bid farewell to 2025, Plunkett UK says a great big thank you to all the corporate partners who have supported our work with community businesses over the year. 🌟
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/big-thank-you-partners/
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/big-thank-you-partners/
December 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
As we bid farewell to 2025, Plunkett UK says a great big thank you to all the corporate partners who have supported our work with community businesses over the year. 🌟
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/big-thank-you-partners/
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/big-thank-you-partners/
You’re a community that's passionate to save & run your village pub – but how do you find funding to turn vision into reality?
👉 https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/securing-pubs-future-lessons-punch-bowl-inn?utm_source=plunkettuk_bluesky&utm_medium=organic_social
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social
👉 https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/securing-pubs-future-lessons-punch-bowl-inn?utm_source=plunkettuk_bluesky&utm_medium=organic_social
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
You’re a community that's passionate to save & run your village pub – but how do you find funding to turn vision into reality?
👉 https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/securing-pubs-future-lessons-punch-bowl-inn?utm_source=plunkettuk_bluesky&utm_medium=organic_social
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social
👉 https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/securing-pubs-future-lessons-punch-bowl-inn?utm_source=plunkettuk_bluesky&utm_medium=organic_social
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social
Inside The Ploughman: Restoring the heart of the community. ❤️
Discover the story of how locals came together to save a 200-year-old pub in a once ‘forgotten part of Scotland.’ 🏴
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/restoring-the-heart-of-a-community/
@democraticfinance.bsky.social
Discover the story of how locals came together to save a 200-year-old pub in a once ‘forgotten part of Scotland.’ 🏴
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/restoring-the-heart-of-a-community/
@democraticfinance.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Inside The Ploughman: Restoring the heart of the community. ❤️
Discover the story of how locals came together to save a 200-year-old pub in a once ‘forgotten part of Scotland.’ 🏴
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/restoring-the-heart-of-a-community/
@democraticfinance.bsky.social
Discover the story of how locals came together to save a 200-year-old pub in a once ‘forgotten part of Scotland.’ 🏴
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/restoring-the-heart-of-a-community/
@democraticfinance.bsky.social
Looking back at 2025, we are immensely proud of the impact that community businesses – and especially our members – are making across the country.
Enjoy our summary blog of what has been a jam-packed and rewarding year at Plunkett UK.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-12-months-of-plunkett-2025/
Enjoy our summary blog of what has been a jam-packed and rewarding year at Plunkett UK.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-12-months-of-plunkett-2025/
December 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Looking back at 2025, we are immensely proud of the impact that community businesses – and especially our members – are making across the country.
Enjoy our summary blog of what has been a jam-packed and rewarding year at Plunkett UK.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-12-months-of-plunkett-2025/
Enjoy our summary blog of what has been a jam-packed and rewarding year at Plunkett UK.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-12-months-of-plunkett-2025/
🔜Our next series of SIG webinars begins in January
This session will provide an opportunity to share ideas, & discuss how Plunkett and community groups can respond to the climate crisis. ✅
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-interest-group-environmental-action-tickets-1975302271267
This session will provide an opportunity to share ideas, & discuss how Plunkett and community groups can respond to the climate crisis. ✅
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-interest-group-environmental-action-tickets-1975302271267
December 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🔜Our next series of SIG webinars begins in January
This session will provide an opportunity to share ideas, & discuss how Plunkett and community groups can respond to the climate crisis. ✅
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-interest-group-environmental-action-tickets-1975302271267
This session will provide an opportunity to share ideas, & discuss how Plunkett and community groups can respond to the climate crisis. ✅
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-interest-group-environmental-action-tickets-1975302271267
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Our village shop looking very festive - despite the weather!
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our village shop looking very festive - despite the weather!
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@yorkshiredales.org.uk
@plunkettuk.bsky.social
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@yorkshiredales.org.uk
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🎅Are you stuck for ideas for a Secret Santa present? Our festive raffle could be the answer for you!
Enter to win a hamper containing a selection of treats kindly donated by #Combiz from across the UK! 🤩
👉Find out more: https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner/prize-draw/1000060808
Enter to win a hamper containing a selection of treats kindly donated by #Combiz from across the UK! 🤩
👉Find out more: https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner/prize-draw/1000060808
December 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🎅Are you stuck for ideas for a Secret Santa present? Our festive raffle could be the answer for you!
Enter to win a hamper containing a selection of treats kindly donated by #Combiz from across the UK! 🤩
👉Find out more: https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner/prize-draw/1000060808
Enter to win a hamper containing a selection of treats kindly donated by #Combiz from across the UK! 🤩
👉Find out more: https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner/prize-draw/1000060808
🎄Plunkett’s Christmas Auction!🎄
Support rural communities this Christmas – take part in our festive fundraiser for a chance to bag some amazing last-minute gifts and experiences.🌟
➡️Find out more and make your bids today: https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner/prize-draw/1000060808
Support rural communities this Christmas – take part in our festive fundraiser for a chance to bag some amazing last-minute gifts and experiences.🌟
➡️Find out more and make your bids today: https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner/prize-draw/1000060808
December 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🎄Plunkett’s Christmas Auction!🎄
Support rural communities this Christmas – take part in our festive fundraiser for a chance to bag some amazing last-minute gifts and experiences.🌟
➡️Find out more and make your bids today: https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner/prize-draw/1000060808
Support rural communities this Christmas – take part in our festive fundraiser for a chance to bag some amazing last-minute gifts and experiences.🌟
➡️Find out more and make your bids today: https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner/prize-draw/1000060808
Why do we produce the Better Business Report?🤔
📈Benchmark community businesses
💊Assess the health of the network
🗣️Build an evidence base for advocacy
➡️Find out more about the report and our key asks here: https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025/
#BetterBusiness2025 #OwnItTogether
📈Benchmark community businesses
💊Assess the health of the network
🗣️Build an evidence base for advocacy
➡️Find out more about the report and our key asks here: https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025/
#BetterBusiness2025 #OwnItTogether
December 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Why do we produce the Better Business Report?🤔
📈Benchmark community businesses
💊Assess the health of the network
🗣️Build an evidence base for advocacy
➡️Find out more about the report and our key asks here: https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025/
#BetterBusiness2025 #OwnItTogether
📈Benchmark community businesses
💊Assess the health of the network
🗣️Build an evidence base for advocacy
➡️Find out more about the report and our key asks here: https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025/
#BetterBusiness2025 #OwnItTogether
How did a small village in south Wales turn adversity into achievement? For #InternationalVolunteerDay, Rosie Plummer shares the people-powered journey behind Dryslwyn’s community-owned shop & their exciting next chapter.
https://plunkett.co.uk/investing-in-local-people-to-build-a-better-future/
https://plunkett.co.uk/investing-in-local-people-to-build-a-better-future/
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
How did a small village in south Wales turn adversity into achievement? For #InternationalVolunteerDay, Rosie Plummer shares the people-powered journey behind Dryslwyn’s community-owned shop & their exciting next chapter.
https://plunkett.co.uk/investing-in-local-people-to-build-a-better-future/
https://plunkett.co.uk/investing-in-local-people-to-build-a-better-future/
Over £20,000 was raised to support Plunkett UK’s work with community-owned businesses at our Gala Dinner, held last Tuesday (25 November), and attended by 100 guests at Royal Society of Arts House in London.
➡️ Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/glamour-meets-giving-at-gala-auction/
➡️ Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/glamour-meets-giving-at-gala-auction/
December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Over £20,000 was raised to support Plunkett UK’s work with community-owned businesses at our Gala Dinner, held last Tuesday (25 November), and attended by 100 guests at Royal Society of Arts House in London.
➡️ Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/glamour-meets-giving-at-gala-auction/
➡️ Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/glamour-meets-giving-at-gala-auction/
Catch up on all the latest news from November! 🗞️
🗣️This month, our advocacy work took centre stage with the launch of our annual report Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business.
https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-november-10595854
🗣️This month, our advocacy work took centre stage with the launch of our annual report Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business.
https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-november-10595854
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Catch up on all the latest news from November! 🗞️
🗣️This month, our advocacy work took centre stage with the launch of our annual report Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business.
https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-november-10595854
🗣️This month, our advocacy work took centre stage with the launch of our annual report Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business.
https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-november-10595854