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.
Plunkett UK has expressed deep disappointment that today’s Budget fails to deliver meaningful support for rural community businesses – despite the Government’s own commitment to grow the co-operative sector.
https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-businesses-left-behind-by-budget/
#Budget2025
https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-businesses-left-behind-by-budget/
#Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Plunkett UK has expressed deep disappointment that today’s Budget fails to deliver meaningful support for rural community businesses – despite the Government’s own commitment to grow the co-operative sector.
https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-businesses-left-behind-by-budget/
#Budget2025
https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-businesses-left-behind-by-budget/
#Budget2025
From Local Roots to Royal Recognition 🌟
Discover our latest case study celebrating Huby and Sutton Community Shop; a volunteer run hub at the heart of its village, recently honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. 👑
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/from-local-roots-to-royal-recognition/
Discover our latest case study celebrating Huby and Sutton Community Shop; a volunteer run hub at the heart of its village, recently honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. 👑
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/from-local-roots-to-royal-recognition/
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
From Local Roots to Royal Recognition 🌟
Discover our latest case study celebrating Huby and Sutton Community Shop; a volunteer run hub at the heart of its village, recently honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. 👑
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/from-local-roots-to-royal-recognition/
Discover our latest case study celebrating Huby and Sutton Community Shop; a volunteer run hub at the heart of its village, recently honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. 👑
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/from-local-roots-to-royal-recognition/
Struggling for Christmas present ideas?
Take part in Plunkett UK's Gala Auction 2025 before tomorrow evening - and help raise vital funds to support our work with community-owned businesses across the country.
➡️ https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner
Take part in Plunkett UK's Gala Auction 2025 before tomorrow evening - and help raise vital funds to support our work with community-owned businesses across the country.
➡️ https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Struggling for Christmas present ideas?
Take part in Plunkett UK's Gala Auction 2025 before tomorrow evening - and help raise vital funds to support our work with community-owned businesses across the country.
➡️ https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner
Take part in Plunkett UK's Gala Auction 2025 before tomorrow evening - and help raise vital funds to support our work with community-owned businesses across the country.
➡️ https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner
LIGHTS, CAMRA, ACTION!
@camraofficial.bsky.social has released the first episode of its new 3-part #communitypubs documentary series, which celebrates locals who have come together to save their much-loved locals. 🤩
➡️Watch the Antwerp Arms film: https://learn.camra.org.uk/courses/the-antwerp-arms
@camraofficial.bsky.social has released the first episode of its new 3-part #communitypubs documentary series, which celebrates locals who have come together to save their much-loved locals. 🤩
➡️Watch the Antwerp Arms film: https://learn.camra.org.uk/courses/the-antwerp-arms
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
LIGHTS, CAMRA, ACTION!
@camraofficial.bsky.social has released the first episode of its new 3-part #communitypubs documentary series, which celebrates locals who have come together to save their much-loved locals. 🤩
➡️Watch the Antwerp Arms film: https://learn.camra.org.uk/courses/the-antwerp-arms
@camraofficial.bsky.social has released the first episode of its new 3-part #communitypubs documentary series, which celebrates locals who have come together to save their much-loved locals. 🤩
➡️Watch the Antwerp Arms film: https://learn.camra.org.uk/courses/the-antwerp-arms
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our online charity auction, raising vital funds to support our work with #combiz across the UK 🌟
With incredible lots up for grabs, there’s something for everyone...start bidding today!
➡️ https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner
With incredible lots up for grabs, there’s something for everyone...start bidding today!
➡️ https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner
November 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our online charity auction, raising vital funds to support our work with #combiz across the UK 🌟
With incredible lots up for grabs, there’s something for everyone...start bidding today!
➡️ https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner
With incredible lots up for grabs, there’s something for everyone...start bidding today!
➡️ https://uk2.emma-live.com/plunkettgaladinner
Connecting the community at the heart of Woodcroft 🤩
👀In our latest case study, discover the story of The Rising Sun, an award-winning pub that has become a vital hub for the community of Woodcroft in Gloucestershire.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/connecting-the-community-woodcroft/
👀In our latest case study, discover the story of The Rising Sun, an award-winning pub that has become a vital hub for the community of Woodcroft in Gloucestershire.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/connecting-the-community-woodcroft/
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Connecting the community at the heart of Woodcroft 🤩
👀In our latest case study, discover the story of The Rising Sun, an award-winning pub that has become a vital hub for the community of Woodcroft in Gloucestershire.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/connecting-the-community-woodcroft/
👀In our latest case study, discover the story of The Rising Sun, an award-winning pub that has become a vital hub for the community of Woodcroft in Gloucestershire.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/connecting-the-community-woodcroft/
🗣️Advocating for change
Plunkett’s annual repor tshows that community businesses are doing exactly what government says it wants to achieve – driving inclusive growth, boosting pride in place, and empowering local decision-making.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025/
Plunkett’s annual repor tshows that community businesses are doing exactly what government says it wants to achieve – driving inclusive growth, boosting pride in place, and empowering local decision-making.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025/
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🗣️Advocating for change
Plunkett’s annual repor tshows that community businesses are doing exactly what government says it wants to achieve – driving inclusive growth, boosting pride in place, and empowering local decision-making.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025/
Plunkett’s annual repor tshows that community businesses are doing exactly what government says it wants to achieve – driving inclusive growth, boosting pride in place, and empowering local decision-making.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/better-business-report-2025/
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.
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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