Plunkett Foundation is a national charity with a vision for resilient, thriving, and inclusive rural communities. To achieve this, we support people in rural areas to set up and run a wide range of businesses that are genuinely owned by local communities, whereby members have equal and democratic control. Through our support for community businesses, we have a specific mission to create innovative, impactful, and inclusive spaces. Plunkett represents over 750 community businesses throughout the UK. In practical terms, Plunkett raises awareness of the community business model UK-wide and provides business support and training to help these businesses start-up and go on to thrive. As a membership organisation, we also seek to represent the interests of rural community businesses.
