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Midcounties Co-op helps launch 31 new co-ops and community businesses

May 3, 2025
Miles Hadfield

The society backed the start-ups through funding and by connecting new co-ops with existing ones for…

Community business

Plunkett UK opens nominations for Rural Community Business Awards

March 20, 2025
Miles Hadfield

'We eagerly anticipate hearing the transformative stories of community businesses making a positive impact'

Community business

Plunkett UK celebrates community ownership with conference and awards

November 1, 2024
Rebecca Harvey

'Businesses owned by, run by and run for the benefit of local people are a fantastic…

Community & Development

Nominations open for Plunkett UK and Social Enterprise UK awards

July 1, 2024
Rebecca Harvey

Two events later this year will celebrate community businesses

Community & Development

Community-owned business growth at highest level since the pandemic

April 25, 2024
Rebecca Harvey

Plunkett UK figures show 32 new organisations opened in 2023

Community business

Birthplace of the Brontë sisters is now in community ownership

April 10, 2024
Miles Hadfield

The house in Thornton, West Yorks, will be renovated and opened to the public in time…

Community

Impact of community shares model increasing across the UK

April 2, 2024
Anca Voinea

More than 100 communities applied to the Booster Fund for support and investment in 2023

Regional Organisations

Plunkett UK: New brand for rural community business network

February 12, 2024
Miles Hadfield

'It is our intention to use the refreshed brand as a way of reaffirming our commitment…