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.
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
🗣️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/
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