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Show filtersNew UK fund announced to grow community ownership
Co‑operatives UK unveils new investment fund for community shares – and marks 10 years of the…
OurCoop celebrates launch of 36 new co-ops since 2022
Principle 6 in action as the retail society works with Plunkett UK and Co-op Futures to…
Plunkett UK says it helped launch 35 community businesses last year
The rural community business charity also highlighted the work of the Co-operative Retail Society Network
Community hospitality businesses offer youth a route into work, says Plunkett
'If we are serious about tackling youth unemployment and strengthening rural economies, we must back the…
Shifting political backdrop for co-ops after local elections and King’s Speech
Local and devolved authorities have changed hands and Keir Starmer's leadership remains under threat
How do you give away power? The tricky question for Pride in Place
The £5bn government programme aims to revive 'left-behind' areas through grass-roots initiatives – but are communities genuinely…
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…
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…
Co-ops get a mention in Reeves’ budget – with a guarded welcome from sector
Measures on business rates and a call for evidence get the thumbs-up but there are concerns…
