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.
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
📣Calling all Plunkett members!
Join our CEO, James Alcock, for a dedicated online session where we’ll explore, trading challenges, the impact of the recent Budget and opportunities for co op growth.📈
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/member-voice-a-conversation-with-the-ceo-tickets-1976182949399
Join our CEO, James Alcock, for a dedicated online session where we’ll explore, trading challenges, the impact of the recent Budget and opportunities for co op growth.📈
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/member-voice-a-conversation-with-the-ceo-tickets-1976182949399
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📣Calling all Plunkett members!
Join our CEO, James Alcock, for a dedicated online session where we’ll explore, trading challenges, the impact of the recent Budget and opportunities for co op growth.📈
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/member-voice-a-conversation-with-the-ceo-tickets-1976182949399
Join our CEO, James Alcock, for a dedicated online session where we’ll explore, trading challenges, the impact of the recent Budget and opportunities for co op growth.📈
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/member-voice-a-conversation-with-the-ceo-tickets-1976182949399
A warm welcome awaits this festive season.
Rural community businesses are lifelines - opening warm spaces, hosting Christmas events, and delivering essentials to those most in need. 🌟
🫵With your support, Plunkett helps ensure no one is left alone.
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/christmas25/
Rural community businesses are lifelines - opening warm spaces, hosting Christmas events, and delivering essentials to those most in need. 🌟
🫵With your support, Plunkett helps ensure no one is left alone.
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/christmas25/
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A warm welcome awaits this festive season.
Rural community businesses are lifelines - opening warm spaces, hosting Christmas events, and delivering essentials to those most in need. 🌟
🫵With your support, Plunkett helps ensure no one is left alone.
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/christmas25/
Rural community businesses are lifelines - opening warm spaces, hosting Christmas events, and delivering essentials to those most in need. 🌟
🫵With your support, Plunkett helps ensure no one is left alone.
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/christmas25/
“It’s been incredible to see people with all sorts of skills & experiences coming together, united by a shared goal.” 🤩
Community-owned pub and Plunkett member, Ty’n Llan is reopening this evening after a major refurbishment.
👉 Read more on our blog: https://plunkett.co.uk/transforming-tyn-llan/
Community-owned pub and Plunkett member, Ty’n Llan is reopening this evening after a major refurbishment.
👉 Read more on our blog: https://plunkett.co.uk/transforming-tyn-llan/
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“It’s been incredible to see people with all sorts of skills & experiences coming together, united by a shared goal.” 🤩
Community-owned pub and Plunkett member, Ty’n Llan is reopening this evening after a major refurbishment.
👉 Read more on our blog: https://plunkett.co.uk/transforming-tyn-llan/
Community-owned pub and Plunkett member, Ty’n Llan is reopening this evening after a major refurbishment.
👉 Read more on our blog: https://plunkett.co.uk/transforming-tyn-llan/
Your membership benefits! 📈
📽️Watch this video to get a whistlestop tour of how to use and make the most of our Member Hub!
Click the link below to watch the video and find out more about membership 👇
📽️Watch this video to get a whistlestop tour of how to use and make the most of our Member Hub!
Click the link below to watch the video and find out more about membership 👇
Your membership benefits
Access your benefits as a Plunkett community business member, including our directory of recommended suppliers.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Your membership benefits! 📈
📽️Watch this video to get a whistlestop tour of how to use and make the most of our Member Hub!
Click the link below to watch the video and find out more about membership 👇
📽️Watch this video to get a whistlestop tour of how to use and make the most of our Member Hub!
Click the link below to watch the video and find out more about membership 👇
Thank you to everyone who joined our Gala Dinner in the stunning surroundings of RSA House. Thanks to people's generosity, and that of those who took part in the auction & raffle draw online, we're thrilled to have raised £22,000 to support Plunkett’s work with rural community-owned businesses.
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined our Gala Dinner in the stunning surroundings of RSA House. Thanks to people's generosity, and that of those who took part in the auction & raffle draw online, we're thrilled to have raised £22,000 to support Plunkett’s work with rural community-owned businesses.
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/