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Show filtersRural Community Ownership Awards open for nominations
Applications are welcomed from community businesses, including co-operatives and community benefit societies
Plunkett Foundation announces five-year strategy to support community business
'We aim to be more focused and to target our resources and efforts more clearly and…
Making a difference: Community ownership is saving pubs
'Co‑operative pubs are a great leveller – they bring people together of all ages, backgrounds, interests,…
Leaders needed for new network for UK’s community pub sector
'We’ve already helped 21 community owned pubs open through the More than a Pub programme with…
Historic pub reopens after four years thanks to community shares campaign
The Chequer Inn in Kent had been earmarked for development until locals intervened to save it
How co-ops can throw a lifeline to isolated people in tough winter weather
Plunkett Foundation’s #thelittlethings campaign highlights the work of community businesses and encourages people to help
Plunkett Foundation welcomes another community pub to the co-op fold
The Auctioneers Arms in Staffordshire has been saved after locals raised more than £200,000 in community…
Looking ahead to 2018: Questions for the movement’s leaders
We ask some leading co-operators about their achievements in the year gone by – and what…
Awards success for the UK’s co-ops in 2017
Co-ops are recognised for their community contributions. Here’s a selections of some big wins scored by…
Co-op scoops national award for its efforts to transform a Ballymena community
Raglan Community Development and Renovation Society is raising funds to create a business and cultural centre…
Plunkett Foundation names winners of the Rural Community Co-operative Awards
The awards showcase the co-ops that have made a real difference to individuals within their communities