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We support community-owned businesses because of their track record for delivering better businesses for people, communities, the economy, and the environment.
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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
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!
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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/
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🗣️“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/
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/
A graphic to promote a new case study A yellow background featuring the Plunkett UK logo in the top right corner Below is a picture of a diverse group of people smiling for a photo outside GALE On the left is green writing saying: 'Case Study: Investing in Local People in Gairloch and Loch Ewe'
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/
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! 👀
Photo of Harriet English, Deputy Chief Executive of Plunkett UK, in a community-owned shop being filmed. Includes a big microphone, light and camera man
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
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📽️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
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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/
🗣️ 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
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...
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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/
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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
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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/
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💻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
📽️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/
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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/
📻More fantastic radio coverage!
This morning, our CEO, James Alcock, featured on BBC Radio Somerset’s Breakfast Show, where he highlighted our ongoing support for community-owned businesses throughout the UK. 🍻
👉Scroll to 2:28:36 to hear James:
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In this blog, read the story of how a group of volunteers have kept the lights on at their community pub, The King’s Arms, Ballantrae. 🌟
This visit was made possible through our partnership with the Scottish Government’s Scottish Rural Network.
https://plunkett.co.uk/a-story-of-local-resilience/
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Pride in Place welcomed – but risks overlooking Rural Community need
Our Chief Executive, James Alcock, responds to the Government’s flagship Pride in Place Programme announced yesterday.
➡️Read the full response: https://plunkett.co.uk/pride-in-place-response/
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How do you tackle climate change? Let’s discuss...🗣️
💭Join us for a chance to exchange ideas, spark discussion, and explore steps to address the climate crisis.
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-interest-group-environmental-action-tickets-1499846133159
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Calling All Scottish Community Pubs – join us for a welcoming online gathering to share experiences & exchange ideas! 🍻
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/october-2025-scottish-community-pubs-network-call-tickets-1702764397149
This event is sponsored by the Scottish Government.
Plunkett UK event on the future of the Post Office. Scheduled for Wed 24 Sep, 14:00-15:00. Features a small village illustration.
🚨The future of the post office – have your say!
We invite you to join a discussion about the Future of the in an online meeting next Wednesday, 24 September.
👉Register your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-of-the-post-office-have-your-say-tickets-1701521770419
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Champions at Keeping it Local 🤩
From overcoming the challenges of Covid to using local suppliers, Bishop Wilton Community Shop has become a vital hub for its community...
👉Find out more in the full case study: https://plunkett.co.uk/bishop-wilton-shop-case-study/
📣Calling all Welsh community businesses - this is a great opportunity to make a real difference in your community while gaining new skills. Please contact DTA Wales directly to find out more information and to apply. 👇
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📢 We are pleased to announce that Alison Jeffers has been named as our new Chair of Trustees
“I’m delighted to step into the role - together, we will work to create thriving, inclusive communities across the UK.”
👉Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/alison-jeffers-new-board-chair/
We're recruiting for new Trustees. Plunkett UK logo on the right, with a large group of diverse people gathered outside a rural pub.
💼 Plunkett is looking for up to 2 Trustees who share our values & vision to join our Board.
🏘️We’re looking for those with a strong commercial background, insight into placemaking, or ideas on Plunkett’s role in that space.
➡️ Find out more https://plunkett.co.uk/were-recruiting-for-new-trustees/
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A Sector in Good Health!🤩
At our AGM this week, Chair, Stephen Nicol celebrated a record 696 members, including 484 #Combiz, & our CEO James Alcock, shared how we are diversifying income & projecting growth, despite a tough funding climate
👉Read more https://plunkett.co.uk/a-sector-in-good-health/
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Join us for our next SIG event, where we’ll dive into all things environmental action for #Combiz
🗣️This group discussion will be a space to share ideas & experiences - with expert speakers joining too!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-interest-group-environmental-action-tickets-1499846133159
