The £5bn government programme aims to revive 'left-behind' areas through grass-roots initiatives – but are communities genuinely…
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Show filtersBid launched to buy the UK’s latest community pub
A community benefit society based in Wadsworth, West Yorkshire, wants to buy the Hare and Hounds…
Co-op lender closes in on target to boost revolving fund
Over £25,000 has already been raised as Icof Community Capital (ICC) aims to reach a £600,000…
Plunkett announces buddy scheme for co-ops and community retailers
It aims to launch the initiative in time for Co-ops Fortnight
Plunkett UK opens entries for its community business awards
'The stories we hear are a powerful testament to what can be achieved when people come…
Canadian co-op leaders call for greater advocacy, finance and collaboration
2025 Top Co-op Issues Survey Report has identified key challenges for the Canadian co-operative economy
Share offer opens for UK co-op and community business fund
Icof Community Capital wants to raise £600,000 towards its revolving loan fund, which supports communities looking…
Government must do more to save community pubs, warns Plunkett UK
Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business…
Labour policies threaten rural co-ops, warns Plunkett UK
Responding to a call for evidence from rural MPs, the charity makes a set of recommendations…
PINF Forum explores the future of independent local news
Media co-ops Salamander News, Bristol Cable and organiser Leicester Gazette were among those looking for ways…
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…
