We're delighted to have been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland to strengthen our support for community-owned shops across Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

👉 Find out more: https://plunkett.co.uk/national-lottery-funding-to-boost-resilience-of-scotlands-community-owned-shops/

📣 “The people best placed to tell us what rural communities need are the people who live in them.”

In this piece, Plunkett UK CEO James Alcock explores the realities of rural life and the role community-owned pubs play in helping communities thrive.

👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/beyond-the-rural-idyll/

We're pleased to publish our first ESG Impact Report, highlighting the impact created by the #Combiz we support, and the role Plunkett plays in helping rural communities thrive. 

➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ESG-Impact-Report-2026.pdf

Rising costs, reduced consumer spending & volunteer fatigue are putting pressure on businesses that communities rely on. ⚠️

That's why our new #5YearStrategy focuses on helping #combiz remain resilient, relevant & recognised.

https://plunkett.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Plunkett-Strategy-2026-31.pdf

Plunkett UK is recruiting for two new roles to help grow our corporate partnerships programme.

🔹 Corporate Partnerships Lead
🔹 Corporate Partnerships Manager (one-year fixed-term contract)

Applications for both roles close on Monday 12 October at 9am. 📅
 
🔗 https://plunkett.co.uk/vacancies/

This strategy is all about you. 🫵

📽️Watch our Chief Executive, James Alcock, explain our new 2026-2031 strategy and the difference it will make for the almost 900 community-owned businesses at the heart of our movement.

📖 Discover more: https://plunkett.co.uk/strategy/

Looking ahead to the future of the movement 👀

This week, we launched our new 5-year strategy at our AGM, setting out a vision to grow the size, reach & impact of the rural community business sector. 📈

Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/plunketts-agm-marks-the-launch-of-our-next-five-year-chapter/

📣Today we are excited to launch our new five-year strategy.

Shaped by our members, trustees and staff, it sets out an ambitious vision for strengthening community businesses, growing our movement and ensuring Plunkett is fit for the future. 📈

Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/strategy/

We’re hiring! 📣

We're looking for a Head of External Relations to lead & strengthen Plunkett's communications, marketing, membership & partnership activity.

Find out more about the role & how to apply > https://plunkett.co.uk/job-vacancy-head-of-external-relations/

#Marketing #OxfordshireJobs

A shared vision 🤝

We're delighted to welcome Greencore Homes as a supporter member, recognising our shared commitment to creating thriving, inclusive and resilient communities. 🌟

Discover more in our latest news piece > https://plunkett.co.uk/greencore-homes-joins-plunkett-membership/

Join us for our AGM and the launch of our new five-year strategy! 👀

We'll celebrate the achievements of the past year & unveil our vision & priorities for the years ahead.

Book your place > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plunkett-agm-strategy-launch-tickets-1997686672614

What’s been happening at Plunkett UK this August? 🤔

The past month has all been about celebrating and showcasing the impact of community-owned businesses across the UK. 🌟

Read the full updated here > https://mailchi.mp/plunkett.co.uk/e-newsletter-august26-10599704

We're seeking up to two new Trustees to join our Board at an exciting time for Plunkett. As we begin delivering our new organisational strategy, we're looking for people who share our passion for thriving rural communities. 📈

👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/help-shape-the-future-of-rural-communities/