If you are thinking of running a community shop, pub or any other community business get in touch with the @plunkettuk.bsky.social
#combiz #community #communitypower
#combiz #community #communitypower
It has been a busy start to 2025 for our community business service!
From your initial call to our helpline team to being allocated a specialist adviser, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Get in touch! ➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/contact-us/
From your initial call to our helpline team to being allocated a specialist adviser, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Get in touch! ➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/contact-us/
February 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
If you are thinking of running a community shop, pub or any other community business get in touch with the @plunkettuk.bsky.social
#combiz #community #communitypower
#combiz #community #communitypower
What We Do! 🙌
Check out this video to have a flavour of what we do and who we support!
We are proud to support over 800 #combiz and over 500 communities who are actively seeking community ownership!
📞 01993 630022
✉️ info@plunkett.co.uk
#CommunityOwnership #PlunkettUK #AboutUs
Check out this video to have a flavour of what we do and who we support!
We are proud to support over 800 #combiz and over 500 communities who are actively seeking community ownership!
📞 01993 630022
✉️ info@plunkett.co.uk
#CommunityOwnership #PlunkettUK #AboutUs
February 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What We Do! 🙌
Check out this video to have a flavour of what we do and who we support!
We are proud to support over 800 #combiz and over 500 communities who are actively seeking community ownership!
📞 01993 630022
✉️ info@plunkett.co.uk
#CommunityOwnership #PlunkettUK #AboutUs
Check out this video to have a flavour of what we do and who we support!
We are proud to support over 800 #combiz and over 500 communities who are actively seeking community ownership!
📞 01993 630022
✉️ info@plunkett.co.uk
#CommunityOwnership #PlunkettUK #AboutUs
This week, our CEO, James Alcock, & Head of External Affairs, David Lydiat, visited #Combiz across the South West, where they met @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social, MP for South Devon, at The Kings Arms in Strete to highlight the role of #Combiz in rural communities.🤝
August 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This week, our CEO, James Alcock, & Head of External Affairs, David Lydiat, visited #Combiz across the South West, where they met @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social, MP for South Devon, at The Kings Arms in Strete to highlight the role of #Combiz in rural communities.🤝
Congratulations to The Hop Pole in Limpley Stoke, which has re-opened under community ownership! After being closed for 8 years + following 3 years of hard work, the community has its pub back!
It's the first new opening in Plunkett's network of #combiz in 2025.
www.itv.com/news/westcou...
It's the first new opening in Plunkett's network of #combiz in 2025.
www.itv.com/news/westcou...
www.itv.com
January 31, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations to The Hop Pole in Limpley Stoke, which has re-opened under community ownership! After being closed for 8 years + following 3 years of hard work, the community has its pub back!
It's the first new opening in Plunkett's network of #combiz in 2025.
www.itv.com/news/westcou...
It's the first new opening in Plunkett's network of #combiz in 2025.
www.itv.com/news/westcou...
🏆 Last month, alongside @thecooperativebank.bsky.social, we celebrated three brilliant #coops doing inspiring work to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Meet the winners 👇 and read about the awards and impact at 👉 buff.ly/T8pkrZB
#IYC2025 #CoopsYear #UNSDGs #comshares #combiz
#IYC2025 #CoopsYear #UNSDGs #comshares #combiz
April 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🏆 Last month, alongside @thecooperativebank.bsky.social, we celebrated three brilliant #coops doing inspiring work to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Meet the winners 👇 and read about the awards and impact at 👉 buff.ly/T8pkrZB
#IYC2025 #CoopsYear #UNSDGs #comshares #combiz
#IYC2025 #CoopsYear #UNSDGs #comshares #combiz
🚀 Generate more income for your #Combiz
Trading for Good: Community Business Programme. Get expert training, a £4k Match Trading™ grant, & join a supportive network.
📅 Apply by 14 May 2025
🔗 https://www.the-sse.org/courses/trading-for-good-community-business/
@the-sse.org @powertochange.org.uk
Trading for Good: Community Business Programme. Get expert training, a £4k Match Trading™ grant, & join a supportive network.
📅 Apply by 14 May 2025
🔗 https://www.the-sse.org/courses/trading-for-good-community-business/
@the-sse.org @powertochange.org.uk
April 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🚀 Generate more income for your #Combiz
Trading for Good: Community Business Programme. Get expert training, a £4k Match Trading™ grant, & join a supportive network.
📅 Apply by 14 May 2025
🔗 https://www.the-sse.org/courses/trading-for-good-community-business/
@the-sse.org @powertochange.org.uk
Trading for Good: Community Business Programme. Get expert training, a £4k Match Trading™ grant, & join a supportive network.
📅 Apply by 14 May 2025
🔗 https://www.the-sse.org/courses/trading-for-good-community-business/
@the-sse.org @powertochange.org.uk
Is your #Combiz looking for group funding?🤔
Whether your funding needs are large/small, join us to explore the options available, including grants, loans and fundraising.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-business-funding-options-and-opportunities-tickets-1145411158609
Whether your funding needs are large/small, join us to explore the options available, including grants, loans and fundraising.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-business-funding-options-and-opportunities-tickets-1145411158609
January 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Is your #Combiz looking for group funding?🤔
Whether your funding needs are large/small, join us to explore the options available, including grants, loans and fundraising.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-business-funding-options-and-opportunities-tickets-1145411158609
Whether your funding needs are large/small, join us to explore the options available, including grants, loans and fundraising.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-business-funding-options-and-opportunities-tickets-1145411158609
Our friends Plunkett UK are hiring!
They are looking for a Policy Manager to lead their policy and public affairs work, ensuring rural #ComBiz have a strong voice in local, regional and national decision making.
Apply by 19 March at 5pm 👉 buff.ly/55MwHpc
They are looking for a Policy Manager to lead their policy and public affairs work, ensuring rural #ComBiz have a strong voice in local, regional and national decision making.
Apply by 19 March at 5pm 👉 buff.ly/55MwHpc
March 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Our friends Plunkett UK are hiring!
They are looking for a Policy Manager to lead their policy and public affairs work, ensuring rural #ComBiz have a strong voice in local, regional and national decision making.
Apply by 19 March at 5pm 👉 buff.ly/55MwHpc
They are looking for a Policy Manager to lead their policy and public affairs work, ensuring rural #ComBiz have a strong voice in local, regional and national decision making.
Apply by 19 March at 5pm 👉 buff.ly/55MwHpc
⭐ Community shops, pubs and other facilities - we welcome loan applications from people like you!
In recent years we've helped over 150 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises - discover how we could help you here 👉 buff.ly/3tO0qxU #Coops #ComBiz
In recent years we've helped over 150 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises - discover how we could help you here 👉 buff.ly/3tO0qxU #Coops #ComBiz
August 5, 2026 at 7:23 AM
⭐ Community shops, pubs and other facilities - we welcome loan applications from people like you!
In recent years we've helped over 150 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises - discover how we could help you here 👉 buff.ly/3tO0qxU #Coops #ComBiz
In recent years we've helped over 150 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises - discover how we could help you here 👉 buff.ly/3tO0qxU #Coops #ComBiz
[Partner post]
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is keen to hear from any #SocialEnterprise, #Charity or #ComBiz that has secured #SocialInvestment in the last 3 years and is up for sharing their insights (anonymously).
Read the full blog & register your interest👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is keen to hear from any #SocialEnterprise, #Charity or #ComBiz that has secured #SocialInvestment in the last 3 years and is up for sharing their insights (anonymously).
Read the full blog & register your interest👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
April 14, 2025 at 7:54 AM
[Partner post]
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is keen to hear from any #SocialEnterprise, #Charity or #ComBiz that has secured #SocialInvestment in the last 3 years and is up for sharing their insights (anonymously).
Read the full blog & register your interest👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is keen to hear from any #SocialEnterprise, #Charity or #ComBiz that has secured #SocialInvestment in the last 3 years and is up for sharing their insights (anonymously).
Read the full blog & register your interest👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
On #InternationalWomensDay2025, we celebrate all the inspiring women involved in community businesses.
Whether serving as volunteers, Chairs, committee members and much more, women play a crucial role in bringing communities together.🙌
How are you celebrating the incredible women at your #Combiz?
Whether serving as volunteers, Chairs, committee members and much more, women play a crucial role in bringing communities together.🙌
How are you celebrating the incredible women at your #Combiz?
March 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On #InternationalWomensDay2025, we celebrate all the inspiring women involved in community businesses.
Whether serving as volunteers, Chairs, committee members and much more, women play a crucial role in bringing communities together.🙌
How are you celebrating the incredible women at your #Combiz?
Whether serving as volunteers, Chairs, committee members and much more, women play a crucial role in bringing communities together.🙌
How are you celebrating the incredible women at your #Combiz?
📽️Hear from the Winners of the ‘More Than’ Award: Titchmarsh Village Shop
We’re proud that our #Combiz members go above & beyond their usual services for their community.
Thank you to @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social who sponsored this award.
https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/
We’re proud that our #Combiz members go above & beyond their usual services for their community.
Thank you to @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social who sponsored this award.
https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/
July 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
📽️Hear from the Winners of the ‘More Than’ Award: Titchmarsh Village Shop
We’re proud that our #Combiz members go above & beyond their usual services for their community.
Thank you to @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social who sponsored this award.
https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/
We’re proud that our #Combiz members go above & beyond their usual services for their community.
Thank you to @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social who sponsored this award.
https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/
Is your #Combiz confident about the next year ahead?🤔
This webinar will highlight how you can keep alive all aspects of your #Combiz so that it can thrive📈
➡️Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-one-page-tool-that-helps-your-community-business-thrive-tickets-1438031764719
This webinar will highlight how you can keep alive all aspects of your #Combiz so that it can thrive📈
➡️Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-one-page-tool-that-helps-your-community-business-thrive-tickets-1438031764719
July 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Is your #Combiz confident about the next year ahead?🤔
This webinar will highlight how you can keep alive all aspects of your #Combiz so that it can thrive📈
➡️Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-one-page-tool-that-helps-your-community-business-thrive-tickets-1438031764719
This webinar will highlight how you can keep alive all aspects of your #Combiz so that it can thrive📈
➡️Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-one-page-tool-that-helps-your-community-business-thrive-tickets-1438031764719
Considering starting a member owned business?
Taking a community asset or business into community ownership?
We could help - find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3WTepSl #ComBiz
Taking a community asset or business into community ownership?
We could help - find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3WTepSl #ComBiz
September 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Considering starting a member owned business?
Taking a community asset or business into community ownership?
We could help - find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3WTepSl #ComBiz
Taking a community asset or business into community ownership?
We could help - find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3WTepSl #ComBiz
👉Find out more about how you can support The New Clarence here: buff.ly/TkETGP0
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
June 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
👉Find out more about how you can support The New Clarence here: buff.ly/TkETGP0
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
“To have my working life give me a sense that I’m making the world better – I feel very lucky to be in that position.”🍀
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
June 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
“To have my working life give me a sense that I’m making the world better – I feel very lucky to be in that position.”🍀
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
Are you passionate about representing a network of rural #combiz?
In our search for a Head of External Affairs. In our latest news piece, James Alcock, our CEO, provides a round-up of our recent external affairs activities.
https://plunkett.co.uk/speaking-out-for-our-members/
In our search for a Head of External Affairs. In our latest news piece, James Alcock, our CEO, provides a round-up of our recent external affairs activities.
https://plunkett.co.uk/speaking-out-for-our-members/
February 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Are you passionate about representing a network of rural #combiz?
In our search for a Head of External Affairs. In our latest news piece, James Alcock, our CEO, provides a round-up of our recent external affairs activities.
https://plunkett.co.uk/speaking-out-for-our-members/
In our search for a Head of External Affairs. In our latest news piece, James Alcock, our CEO, provides a round-up of our recent external affairs activities.
https://plunkett.co.uk/speaking-out-for-our-members/
Gayle and her team are at the beginning of their journey and hope to do their first prototype printing in August or September! Good luck! 🌟
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
June 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Gayle and her team are at the beginning of their journey and hope to do their first prototype printing in August or September! Good luck! 🌟
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
👏 A huge thank you to everyone who shared their stories, celebrated their achievements & helped show the positive impact of co‑operation over the past fortnight. Let’s keep telling our stories long after #CoopFortnight has come to an end. 💚 #Coops #ComBiz #CommunityOwned (4/4)
July 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
👏 A huge thank you to everyone who shared their stories, celebrated their achievements & helped show the positive impact of co‑operation over the past fortnight. Let’s keep telling our stories long after #CoopFortnight has come to an end. 💚 #Coops #ComBiz #CommunityOwned (4/4)
“I’m now on the Co-op Youth Advisory Board and have worked with local co-op development agency CASE. I’ve been given the confidence to take those opportunities.”
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
June 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
“I’m now on the Co-op Youth Advisory Board and have worked with local co-op development agency CASE. I’ve been given the confidence to take those opportunities.”
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
💷 We are happy to consider loan applications from people and groups who are just about to start a new co-operative or community business
We can sometimes provide finance and help access grants and support.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/9f8qQMr #Lending #Coops #ComBiz
We can sometimes provide finance and help access grants and support.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/9f8qQMr #Lending #Coops #ComBiz
October 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
💷 We are happy to consider loan applications from people and groups who are just about to start a new co-operative or community business
We can sometimes provide finance and help access grants and support.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/9f8qQMr #Lending #Coops #ComBiz
We can sometimes provide finance and help access grants and support.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/9f8qQMr #Lending #Coops #ComBiz
⭐ Community shops, pubs and other facilities - we welcome loan applications from people like you!
In recent years we've helped over 150 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises - discover how we could help you here 👉 buff.ly/3tO0qxU #Coops #ComBiz
In recent years we've helped over 150 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises - discover how we could help you here 👉 buff.ly/3tO0qxU #Coops #ComBiz
April 29, 2026 at 7:23 AM
⭐ Community shops, pubs and other facilities - we welcome loan applications from people like you!
In recent years we've helped over 150 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises - discover how we could help you here 👉 buff.ly/3tO0qxU #Coops #ComBiz
In recent years we've helped over 150 community-owned shops start up, expand or build new premises - discover how we could help you here 👉 buff.ly/3tO0qxU #Coops #ComBiz
It's English tourism week!
We believe #Combiz create the perfect spots for you weekend plans!
Why not enjoy a meal/drinks at your local community pub or grab the essentials at a community shop?
Check out our community map to look where to go: https://plunkett.co.uk/community-business-map/
We believe #Combiz create the perfect spots for you weekend plans!
Why not enjoy a meal/drinks at your local community pub or grab the essentials at a community shop?
Check out our community map to look where to go: https://plunkett.co.uk/community-business-map/
March 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
It's English tourism week!
We believe #Combiz create the perfect spots for you weekend plans!
Why not enjoy a meal/drinks at your local community pub or grab the essentials at a community shop?
Check out our community map to look where to go: https://plunkett.co.uk/community-business-map/
We believe #Combiz create the perfect spots for you weekend plans!
Why not enjoy a meal/drinks at your local community pub or grab the essentials at a community shop?
Check out our community map to look where to go: https://plunkett.co.uk/community-business-map/
We were delighted to welcome 200 new members in 2024. This support helps us to represent & champion rural communities throughout the UK!
If you want to be part of a strong network that has #combiz at its heart, then why not become a member?
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/become-a-member/
If you want to be part of a strong network that has #combiz at its heart, then why not become a member?
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/become-a-member/
January 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We were delighted to welcome 200 new members in 2024. This support helps us to represent & champion rural communities throughout the UK!
If you want to be part of a strong network that has #combiz at its heart, then why not become a member?
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/become-a-member/
If you want to be part of a strong network that has #combiz at its heart, then why not become a member?
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/become-a-member/
Our member @agile.coop is hosting a FREE workshop *this* Wednesday 30 April! It also includes another of our members, @ethical-consumer.bsky.social. A great opportunity to learn about #website projects on a budget 👇
#UX #tech #digital #coops #workercoops #combiz #charity #codesign
#UX #tech #digital #coops #workercoops #combiz #charity #codesign
🔥 One week to go until our free workshop, "Low budget, high impact: Co-designing site improvements" 📈
👀 It's a must for all website/digital product managers looking to improve the #UX of their site. Especially those working within a tight budget. 💰
👉🏽 Visit Luma to sign up. lu.ma/xwh0ewci
👀 It's a must for all website/digital product managers looking to improve the #UX of their site. Especially those working within a tight budget. 💰
👉🏽 Visit Luma to sign up. lu.ma/xwh0ewci
Low budget, high impact: Co-designing site improvements · Luma
Join Agile Collective and Ethical Consumer Magazine as we explore how you can make a big difference to your website with a small budget.
Hear from:
- Steph,…
lu.ma
April 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our member @agile.coop is hosting a FREE workshop *this* Wednesday 30 April! It also includes another of our members, @ethical-consumer.bsky.social. A great opportunity to learn about #website projects on a budget 👇
#UX #tech #digital #coops #workercoops #combiz #charity #codesign
#UX #tech #digital #coops #workercoops #combiz #charity #codesign