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/
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
🗣️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/