Community Business Manager for Plunkett Uk
Joined March 2020
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A fabulous day at #ncbconf with @Plunkett_UK at @CoinStreet community hub! Some great discussions, conversations, workshops and awards handed out! – at Paddington, London
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🗳️ Our Head of Policy and Communications, @ChrisCowcher, sets out Plunkett UK’s view on the #GeneralElection and encourages #combiz to be local champions.
✳️ Find out the 6️⃣ priorities we believe that the next UK Government must commit to.
plunkett.co.uk/general-elect…
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Got to love a #combiz opening! Today's event at Woodgate Community Shop, Sussex brings to life the vision of @Thakeham & @Plunkett_UK to establish #communityowned businesses at the heart of new communities. So proud of all the volunteer committe members for getting to this point!
Strong women don't have attitudes. We have standards! 💜🩷
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #GirlPower
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With International Women’s Day tomorrow, celebrate with us the thousands of female staff & volunteers in #combiz across the UK. We're thankful for the inspiration & dedication of teenage girls, young mums and older ladies who are the heartbeat of these places.
#iwd24 #IWD2024
ALT A group of women of all ages stand outside a community-owned greengrocers.
ALT A female volunteer serves at an outside table of older ladies at a community-owned pub.
ALT Two ladies in purple aprons chat to each other across a counter at a community-owned shop.
ALT Three female volunteers in green aprons smile at the camera whilst standing at a table with an arrangement of local produce.
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JOIN US for the launch of #VillageHallsWeek!
We will be kickstarting the campaign with a livestream on Monday 18 March & sharing some exciting new design guidance about improving the #energyefficiency of community buildings
Bring your Qs for the panel...
acre.org.uk/village-halls-we…
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✴️ Applying to the Community Ownership Fund (COF)? The Expression of Interest process is now OPEN!
👉 Submit an EOI today at: gov.uk/guidance/community-ow…
🙌 Plunkett UK is a core member of a consortium of official support organisations providing help to groups interested in COF.
ALT A sign attached to a wooden board of a building says Welcome: Village Shop, Cafe & Post Office, Owned and run by our Community
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Plunkett UK’s Head of Policy and Communications @ChrisCowcher provides a review of what was announced by the Chancellor at today’s Spring budget, and what areas are most of interest for those in the #communityownership sector.
plunkett.co.uk/spring-budget…
#SpringBudget #combiz
ALT Big Ben clock face against a bright blue sky and the words Spring Budget 2024 Review
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I think the approx £44m of unused money that is likely to be made available to Wales from the Dormant Assets Act should be used to support #CommunityAction read my blog below
🏴🪙With one week to go before the dormant assets consultation closes, @EleriCWilliams outlines why we’re calling for the funding to be used to support community action.
It is an extremely important read: shorturl.at/hqLN6
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✳️ RELEASED TODAY: Our recommendations to grow the #communityownership sector in Wales, building on Welsh Parliament evidence and evaluating existing policies / legislation in Scotland and England. Funded by @BCTWales.
👉 Click here to read more: plunkett.co.uk/community-own…
#combiz
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📻 You can listen to @HarrietPlunkett talking on this morning's @BBCOxford Breakfast Show about Plunkett UK's role in supporting community groups, especially where people feel increasingly disconnected.
Go to bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0h7y3… and scroll to 1hr 51mins.
#combiz
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Evidence shows that #CommunityAssets are key in building resilience and wellbeing. Communities in Wales need a way forward for #CommunityOwnership now. @SeneddLGHousing @JGriffithsLab @SamRowlands_ @PeredurPlaidAS
🆕Wales desperately needs a new way forward for community ownership. How do we know? Our new research released today paints a stark picture for the future of community assets if changes are not made to help local groups save vital amenities.
bct.wales/ownership
@Plunkett_UK
If you have an asset that you want to save in your rural community make sure you contact us at Plunkett Uk @Plunkett_UK to see how we can assist you make your idea into reality.
We are sure the pub in #Loddiswell will thrive again when owned by the local community. It's a model we see again and again in rural areas across the UK.
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As @James_Plunkett explains on #Countryfile that community-owned businesses across the UK have a 99% success rate on carrying on trading in the first five years! We're proud to be helping communities like #Lodiswell and #Parracombe.
If you are watching @bbcone #Countryfile and inspired by Loddiswell and Parracombe, and the power of #combiz then why not join the movement? For just £20 you can become a member of @plunkett_UK and show your support for #communityownership UK-wide. plunkett.co.uk/become-a-memb…
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@CampaignforPubs putting out a strong message, essential reading and a call for action.
#ukpubs @ThePubChampion campaignforpubs.org.uk/budge…
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🤔 What’s in a name? Using ‘UK’ in our new brand ID underlines a unique commitment to support rural community-owned businesses across the country in partnership with others.
🗣️ Claire Spendley, Plunkett UK's Head of Community Business, explains more.
#plunkettuk #combiz #rebrand
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🕧 Set a reminder for 6pm tonight as Plunkett UK & community-owned businesses in #Devon will feature on @BBCOne #Countryfile.
📹 @James_Plunkett was interviewed by @Datshiane in #Loddiswell; a community aiming to own the pub with our support. A shop in #Parracombe features too
