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We have had such a great day at the #ncbconf today. 🤩 Thanks to all the #combiz, sponsors and contributors! Next up, our Awards...

A fabulous day at #ncbconf with @Plunkett_UK at @CoinStreet community hub! Some great discussions, conversations, workshops and awards handed out!

🗳️ 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-electi…

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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

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

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-…

@nickcomley Plunkett Uk individual membership £20

Wondering what to spend my extra 75p a day on after the budget? Maybe put the heating on for another hour? Or towards my increased Council Tax? Choices, choices! After 13 years in power my real terms income has fallen by over 33%, and my living costs increased by 33%! #Budget24

✴️ Applying to the Community Ownership Fund (COF)? The Expression of Interest process is now OPEN! 👉 Submit an EOI today at: gov.uk/guidance/commu… 🙌 Plunkett UK is a core member of a consortium of official support organisations providing help to groups interested in COF.

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

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

✳️ 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-owne… #combiz

📻 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/p0… and scroll to 1hr 51mins.  #combiz

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

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.

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-member

@CampaignforPubs putting out a strong message, essential reading and a call for action. #ukpubs @ThePubChampion campaignforpubs.org.uk/budget-letter-…

🤔 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