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We’re excited to launch our annual Impact Report tomorrow!
Keep an eye on our website & socials throughout the week for more information. 👀
#ImpactReport
Right from the start, @plunkettuk.bsky.social has supported our community pub.
We're grateful for their ongoing help and guidance and we are proud to donate to their crowdfunder: link below.
This'll help other communities bring businesses into community ownership and help build resilience.
20 Years at the Heart of Bathford ❤️
This is the story of Bathford Village Shop and Café, a place at the centre of the community, providing connection, support and essential services for over two decades.
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/20-years-at-the-heart-of-bathford/
Together for Good 🌟
This is the theme for Great Big Green Week, where we’re celebrating how Plunkett and community businesses are driving and inspiring environmental impact. ✅
Read the full blog > https://plunkett.co.uk/together-for-good/
#TheGreatBigGreenWeek #ImpactReport2026
Our newly-launched report highlights rising demand for community ownership.
A key highlight shows that 34 new #combiz opened in 2025, bringing the sector to 869 trading businesses across the UK. 📈
👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/new-report-highlights-demand-for-community-ownership/
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📣We’re hiring: Community Business Officer (Trading)
➡️Applications close on Friday 3 July at 5pm.
Find out more about the role and apply > https://plunkett.co.uk/job-vacancy-community-business-officer-trading/
#CommunityBusinessOfficer #TradingCombiz #OxfordshireJobs
📣Today, we are delighted to launch our 2026 Impact Report!
As communities continue to navigate a challenging economic landscape, their resilience has never been more evident. 📈
Find out more > https://plunkett.co.uk/impact-report-26/
#ImpactReport2026 #CommunityOwnedResilience
📣Introducing our 2026 finalists…
We’re delighted to reveal our finalists for this year’s #RCBAwards , kindly sponsored by Lands Improvement. 🤩
You can find out more about each category’s finalists on our page. 👀
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/
🗣️A New Voice for Community Business Policy
In our latest blog, hear from our new Policy Manager, Ian Young, who shares his perspective on the barriers facing rural #combiz – & the opportunities to overcome them.
> https://plunkett.co.uk/a-new-voice-for-community-business-policy/
In response to today’s national coverage highlighting growing concerns about young people’s access to work, we believe community ownership is key. ✅
Read the full piece, with examples from our #combiz members > https://plunkett.co.uk/community-owned-hospitality-helping-tackle-youth-unemployment/
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Across the UK, rural pubs, cafés, restaurants and breweries are disappearing at an alarming rate. 🚨
Our Crowdfunder launches today – and we urgently need your support to stop these losses.
Find out more and how to donate today > https://plunkett.co.uk/save-rural-hospitality/
#SaveRuralHospitality
