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.
Caroline Voaden MP has received Plunkett's backing over her call for the establishment of a Community Ownership Fund (COF) within six months of the passage of the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill.
Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/plunkett-urges-government-to-accept-cof-amendment/
Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/plunkett-urges-government-to-accept-cof-amendment/
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Caroline Voaden MP has received Plunkett's backing over her call for the establishment of a Community Ownership Fund (COF) within six months of the passage of the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill.
Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/plunkett-urges-government-to-accept-cof-amendment/
Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/plunkett-urges-government-to-accept-cof-amendment/
@wendychambld.bsky.social and @willierennie.bsky.social have visited Plunkett members – The Haven Community Inn & Elie Kirk Community Enterprise to see the role we have in supporting thriving communities.
➡️Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/parliamentarians-visit-community-businesses-in-north-fife/
➡️Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/parliamentarians-visit-community-businesses-in-north-fife/
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
@wendychambld.bsky.social and @willierennie.bsky.social have visited Plunkett members – The Haven Community Inn & Elie Kirk Community Enterprise to see the role we have in supporting thriving communities.
➡️Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/parliamentarians-visit-community-businesses-in-north-fife/
➡️Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/parliamentarians-visit-community-businesses-in-north-fife/
Join us for this FREE webinar with Bertie Herrtage, The Crowdfunding Coach, on how to engage your community and bring your business project to life.
➡️Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crowdfunding-how-to-tell-your-story-for-a-successful-campaign-tickets-1921534113259
➡️Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crowdfunding-how-to-tell-your-story-for-a-successful-campaign-tickets-1921534113259
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Join us for this FREE webinar with Bertie Herrtage, The Crowdfunding Coach, on how to engage your community and bring your business project to life.
➡️Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crowdfunding-how-to-tell-your-story-for-a-successful-campaign-tickets-1921534113259
➡️Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crowdfunding-how-to-tell-your-story-for-a-successful-campaign-tickets-1921534113259
Over 70 politicians, partners, and community business representatives gathered at the Houses of Parliament this week to launch our flagship research report.📝
➡️Read more about the day and our key messages: https://plunkett.co.uk/parliament-hears-rural-community-business-concerns-at-report-launch/
➡️Read more about the day and our key messages: https://plunkett.co.uk/parliament-hears-rural-community-business-concerns-at-report-launch/
November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Over 70 politicians, partners, and community business representatives gathered at the Houses of Parliament this week to launch our flagship research report.📝
➡️Read more about the day and our key messages: https://plunkett.co.uk/parliament-hears-rural-community-business-concerns-at-report-launch/
➡️Read more about the day and our key messages: https://plunkett.co.uk/parliament-hears-rural-community-business-concerns-at-report-launch/
💻Join our free webinar to explore how #combiz can broaden their services to better support local needs and we will discuss how to build business plans that deliver even more.
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/providing-access-to-a-wide-range-of-services-tickets-1813348978609
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/providing-access-to-a-wide-range-of-services-tickets-1813348978609
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
💻Join our free webinar to explore how #combiz can broaden their services to better support local needs and we will discuss how to build business plans that deliver even more.
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/providing-access-to-a-wide-range-of-services-tickets-1813348978609
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/providing-access-to-a-wide-range-of-services-tickets-1813348978609
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UK's community businesses deliver social, economic and environmental benefits, says @plunkettuk.bsky.social – but the government needs to step up support for sector
#coops
#coops
Plunkett says community business delivers despite lack of government help
The charity’s annual report says the sector delivers social, economic and environmental benefits but needs more help from ministers
www.thenews.coop
November 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
UK's community businesses deliver social, economic and environmental benefits, says @plunkettuk.bsky.social – but the government needs to step up support for sector
#coops
#coops
🗣️Our new research reveals that rural #combiz are already delivering social, economic and environmental benefits that align directly with government ambitions – yet they remain under-recognised & under-supported in doing so.
➡️Read the report: https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025
➡️Read the report: https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🗣️Our new research reveals that rural #combiz are already delivering social, economic and environmental benefits that align directly with government ambitions – yet they remain under-recognised & under-supported in doing so.
➡️Read the report: https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025
➡️Read the report: https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025
Catch up on all the latest news from October! 🗞️
Collaboration took centre stage this month at Plunkett UK. 🤝
➡️Explore more: https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-october-10595282
Collaboration took centre stage this month at Plunkett UK. 🤝
➡️Explore more: https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-october-10595282
November 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Catch up on all the latest news from October! 🗞️
Collaboration took centre stage this month at Plunkett UK. 🤝
➡️Explore more: https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-october-10595282
Collaboration took centre stage this month at Plunkett UK. 🤝
➡️Explore more: https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-october-10595282
Coming soon…🔜
📜We’re excited to launch our annual state-of-the-sector research on Monday!
👀Keep an eye on our website and socials throughout the week for updates!
📜We’re excited to launch our annual state-of-the-sector research on Monday!
👀Keep an eye on our website and socials throughout the week for updates!
October 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Coming soon…🔜
📜We’re excited to launch our annual state-of-the-sector research on Monday!
👀Keep an eye on our website and socials throughout the week for updates!
📜We’re excited to launch our annual state-of-the-sector research on Monday!
👀Keep an eye on our website and socials throughout the week for updates!
Representing Plunkett Members in Political Conversations🤝
In our latest blog, our Head of External Affairs, David Lydiat, reflects on what he heard and engaged with at the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences.
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/representing-our-members-in-political-conversations/
In our latest blog, our Head of External Affairs, David Lydiat, reflects on what he heard and engaged with at the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences.
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/representing-our-members-in-political-conversations/
October 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Representing Plunkett Members in Political Conversations🤝
In our latest blog, our Head of External Affairs, David Lydiat, reflects on what he heard and engaged with at the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences.
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/representing-our-members-in-political-conversations/
In our latest blog, our Head of External Affairs, David Lydiat, reflects on what he heard and engaged with at the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences.
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/representing-our-members-in-political-conversations/
🗣️“Barratt Redrow’s vision is aligned with our own – we both want to see resilient, thriving & inclusive communities.” Harriet English, Deputy CEO at Plunkett UK
➡️Read more about our partnership: https://plunkett.co.uk/new-collaboration-between-plunkett-uk-and-barratt-redrow/
➡️Read more about our partnership: https://plunkett.co.uk/new-collaboration-between-plunkett-uk-and-barratt-redrow/
October 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🗣️“Barratt Redrow’s vision is aligned with our own – we both want to see resilient, thriving & inclusive communities.” Harriet English, Deputy CEO at Plunkett UK
➡️Read more about our partnership: https://plunkett.co.uk/new-collaboration-between-plunkett-uk-and-barratt-redrow/
➡️Read more about our partnership: https://plunkett.co.uk/new-collaboration-between-plunkett-uk-and-barratt-redrow/
Enjoy this short video from our recent tour of community businesses in Oxfordshire
👉Find out more about the visits and our partnership with the Co-operatives Retail Society network in our collaborative blog: https://plunkett.co.uk/places-that-genuinely-care-for-people/
👉Find out more about the visits and our partnership with the Co-operatives Retail Society network in our collaborative blog: https://plunkett.co.uk/places-that-genuinely-care-for-people/
October 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Enjoy this short video from our recent tour of community businesses in Oxfordshire
👉Find out more about the visits and our partnership with the Co-operatives Retail Society network in our collaborative blog: https://plunkett.co.uk/places-that-genuinely-care-for-people/
👉Find out more about the visits and our partnership with the Co-operatives Retail Society network in our collaborative blog: https://plunkett.co.uk/places-that-genuinely-care-for-people/
In this case study, discover the story of GALE’s award-winning approach to inclusive volunteering & year-round community impact
They’ve built a model that not only serves their own community but offers a blueprint for others across the UK.🤩
https://plunkett.co.uk/investing-in-local-people-at-gale/
They’ve built a model that not only serves their own community but offers a blueprint for others across the UK.🤩
https://plunkett.co.uk/investing-in-local-people-at-gale/
October 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In this case study, discover the story of GALE’s award-winning approach to inclusive volunteering & year-round community impact
They’ve built a model that not only serves their own community but offers a blueprint for others across the UK.🤩
https://plunkett.co.uk/investing-in-local-people-at-gale/
They’ve built a model that not only serves their own community but offers a blueprint for others across the UK.🤩
https://plunkett.co.uk/investing-in-local-people-at-gale/
We're excited to be convening a roundtable with a select group of hospitality industry experts & supporters in Oxfordshire today.
Hosted with Diageo, we’re gathering insights to help these spaces thrive as inclusive, sustainable hubs.
We'll share more about today's outcomes soon! 👀
Hosted with Diageo, we’re gathering insights to help these spaces thrive as inclusive, sustainable hubs.
We'll share more about today's outcomes soon! 👀
October 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We're excited to be convening a roundtable with a select group of hospitality industry experts & supporters in Oxfordshire today.
Hosted with Diageo, we’re gathering insights to help these spaces thrive as inclusive, sustainable hubs.
We'll share more about today's outcomes soon! 👀
Hosted with Diageo, we’re gathering insights to help these spaces thrive as inclusive, sustainable hubs.
We'll share more about today's outcomes soon! 👀
Recently, our Deputy CEO, Harriet English, was in Pease Pottage, West Sussex - home to Thakeham’s brand new community of Woodgate & its thriving community shop, for an afternoon of filming.
The video will showcase Woodgate’s long-term legacy, & how this community is different from so many others
The video will showcase Woodgate’s long-term legacy, & how this community is different from so many others
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Recently, our Deputy CEO, Harriet English, was in Pease Pottage, West Sussex - home to Thakeham’s brand new community of Woodgate & its thriving community shop, for an afternoon of filming.
The video will showcase Woodgate’s long-term legacy, & how this community is different from so many others
The video will showcase Woodgate’s long-term legacy, & how this community is different from so many others
📽️Plunkett member, The Chequers in Roxford, Essex was the star attraction in a feature about community-owned pubs broadcast on BBC Morning Live today.
➡️Watch the feature to find out more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ktgh/morning-live-series-7-16102025 from 34:00
➡️Watch the feature to find out more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ktgh/morning-live-series-7-16102025 from 34:00
October 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
📽️Plunkett member, The Chequers in Roxford, Essex was the star attraction in a feature about community-owned pubs broadcast on BBC Morning Live today.
➡️Watch the feature to find out more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ktgh/morning-live-series-7-16102025 from 34:00
➡️Watch the feature to find out more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ktgh/morning-live-series-7-16102025 from 34:00
Recently, we welcomed James Dady, Member Relations Co-ordinator from our partner, @cooperativesuk.bsky.social, to Oxfordshire to share more about Plunkett UK and to see two Oxfordshire community-owned businesses in action.
Discover more: https://plunkett.co.uk/places-that-genuinely-care-for-people/
Discover more: https://plunkett.co.uk/places-that-genuinely-care-for-people/
October 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Recently, we welcomed James Dady, Member Relations Co-ordinator from our partner, @cooperativesuk.bsky.social, to Oxfordshire to share more about Plunkett UK and to see two Oxfordshire community-owned businesses in action.
Discover more: https://plunkett.co.uk/places-that-genuinely-care-for-people/
Discover more: https://plunkett.co.uk/places-that-genuinely-care-for-people/
🗣️ Have your say on rural life! RSN has launched a new survey to capture rural voices across
England.
📝 8–10 mins | Anonymous | Real impact
👇 http://bit.ly/3VlVq1i
@rsnonline.bsky.social
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@rsnonline.bsky.social
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October 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🗣️ Have your say on rural life! RSN has launched a new survey to capture rural voices across
England.
📝 8–10 mins | Anonymous | Real impact
👇 http://bit.ly/3VlVq1i
@rsnonline.bsky.social
England.
📝 8–10 mins | Anonymous | Real impact
👇 http://bit.ly/3VlVq1i
@rsnonline.bsky.social
Head of External Affairs, David Lydiat, has represented Plunkett UK recently at both Labour & Conservative Party Conferences. 🤝
🗣️He met with key decision makers and organisations to discuss a range of current issues, and working together in the interests of Plunkett Members...
🗣️He met with key decision makers and organisations to discuss a range of current issues, and working together in the interests of Plunkett Members...
October 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Head of External Affairs, David Lydiat, has represented Plunkett UK recently at both Labour & Conservative Party Conferences. 🤝
🗣️He met with key decision makers and organisations to discuss a range of current issues, and working together in the interests of Plunkett Members...
🗣️He met with key decision makers and organisations to discuss a range of current issues, and working together in the interests of Plunkett Members...
Community at the heart of new collaboration 💚
We are delighted to announce a new three-year strategic partnership with the country’s largest homebuilder, Barratt Redrow. 🤝
➡️Find out more: https://plunkett.co.uk/new-collaboration-between-plunkett-uk-and-barratt-redrow/
We are delighted to announce a new three-year strategic partnership with the country’s largest homebuilder, Barratt Redrow. 🤝
➡️Find out more: https://plunkett.co.uk/new-collaboration-between-plunkett-uk-and-barratt-redrow/
October 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Community at the heart of new collaboration 💚
We are delighted to announce a new three-year strategic partnership with the country’s largest homebuilder, Barratt Redrow. 🤝
➡️Find out more: https://plunkett.co.uk/new-collaboration-between-plunkett-uk-and-barratt-redrow/
We are delighted to announce a new three-year strategic partnership with the country’s largest homebuilder, Barratt Redrow. 🤝
➡️Find out more: https://plunkett.co.uk/new-collaboration-between-plunkett-uk-and-barratt-redrow/
Catch up from all the latest news from September!📰
Equity, diversity, & inclusion remain central to our mission - and this month, inclusion took centre stage.
Take a moment to explore what we’ve been up to this Monday lunchtime
https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-september-10594788
Equity, diversity, & inclusion remain central to our mission - and this month, inclusion took centre stage.
Take a moment to explore what we’ve been up to this Monday lunchtime
https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-september-10594788
October 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Catch up from all the latest news from September!📰
Equity, diversity, & inclusion remain central to our mission - and this month, inclusion took centre stage.
Take a moment to explore what we’ve been up to this Monday lunchtime
https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-september-10594788
Equity, diversity, & inclusion remain central to our mission - and this month, inclusion took centre stage.
Take a moment to explore what we’ve been up to this Monday lunchtime
https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-september-10594788
Three decades of community ownership at Itteringham Community Shop 🤩
In this case study, committee member Mike Hemsley, shares insights into Itteringham’s journey of having a community-owned shop.
👉Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/30yrs-of-community-ownership-at-itteringham-shop/
In this case study, committee member Mike Hemsley, shares insights into Itteringham’s journey of having a community-owned shop.
👉Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/30yrs-of-community-ownership-at-itteringham-shop/
October 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Three decades of community ownership at Itteringham Community Shop 🤩
In this case study, committee member Mike Hemsley, shares insights into Itteringham’s journey of having a community-owned shop.
👉Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/30yrs-of-community-ownership-at-itteringham-shop/
In this case study, committee member Mike Hemsley, shares insights into Itteringham’s journey of having a community-owned shop.
👉Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/30yrs-of-community-ownership-at-itteringham-shop/
💻A webinar for your diaries – boosting the local economy
In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.
Join the conversation! 🗣️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249
In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.
Join the conversation! 🗣️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249
October 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
💻A webinar for your diaries – boosting the local economy
In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.
Join the conversation! 🗣️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249
In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.
Join the conversation! 🗣️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249
📽️Hear from Carly, a volunteer and director at Barr Community Shop in South Ayrshire, as she highlights the significance of being a Plunkett member.
Interested in joining our network?
Discover the many benefits of becoming a Plunkett member.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/become-a-member/
Interested in joining our network?
Discover the many benefits of becoming a Plunkett member.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/become-a-member/
October 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
📽️Hear from Carly, a volunteer and director at Barr Community Shop in South Ayrshire, as she highlights the significance of being a Plunkett member.
Interested in joining our network?
Discover the many benefits of becoming a Plunkett member.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/become-a-member/
Interested in joining our network?
Discover the many benefits of becoming a Plunkett member.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/become-a-member/
The transformative power of co-operation 🙌
Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/
Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/
September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The transformative power of co-operation 🙌
Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/
Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/