# community business (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover community business. Page: Feed: --- ## [Walk challenge raises vital funds to save village shops and pubs](https://plunkett.co.uk/walk-challenge-raises-vital-funds-to-save-village-shops-and-pubs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walk-challenge-raises-vital-funds-to-save-village-shops-and-pubs) _2026-08-20 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ Members of Plunkett UK partner, OurCoop, completed the Chilterns Challenge, raising over £3,000 to help communities save and run vital local businesses through community ownership. On Friday 17 July, Becci Britland, Jack Twigg, Craig Price, Maryann Denfhy and Jane Avery took on the Chilterns Challenge. Covering 23 miles, more than \[...\] The post Walk challenge raises vital funds to save village… ## [The power of shared experience](https://plunkett.co.uk/the-power-of-shared-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-shared-experience) _2026-08-14 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ Prior to this year's Rural Community Business Awards, Plunkett hosted the ‘Community Business Exchange’, a dedicated networking session designed to bring community business representatives together in one room. From the Scottish Highlands to the coast of Cornwall, community businesses – with Plunkett’s support - are transforming lives and places across the \[...\] The post The power of shared… ## [Community Shares Booster Fund celebrates 10 years with new investment fund announcement](https://plunkett.co.uk/community-shares-booster-fund-celebrates-10-years-with-new-investment-fund-announcement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-shares-booster-fund-celebrates-10-years-with-new-investment-fund-announcement) _2026-08-13 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ Plunkett UK is joining partners in celebrating ten years of the Community Shares Booster Fund, marked by the publication of a new impact report and the announcement of a dedicated successor investment fund. Since its launch in 2015, the Community Shares Booster Fund has provided development grants and matched investment to \[...\] The post Community Shares Booster Fund celebrates 10 years with new… ## [Why Keeping it Local Matters](https://plunkett.co.uk/why-keeping-it-local-matters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-keeping-it-local-matters) _2026-08-07 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ In the first of our five-blog series, we focus on ‘Boosting the Local Economy’, one of the five impact areas highlighted in our 2026 Impact Report that showcases the strength, resilience and value of community-owned businesses. Did you know that for every £1 spent with a community business, 56p stays \[...\] The post Why Keeping it Local Matters appeared first on Plunkett UK . ## [New government creates fresh policy opportunities](https://plunkett.co.uk/new-government-creates-fresh-policy-opportunities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-government-creates-fresh-policy-opportunities) _2026-07-30 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ Plunkett’s Policy Manager, Ian Young, shares an update on how the team are working with government to support our community business members Parliament is in recess and the UK has a new Prime Minister. Andy Burnham’s ascension will see a new political philosophy in Number 10 (and, Number 10 North), but \[...\] The post New government creates fresh policy opportunities appeared first on Plunkett UK . ## [Driving Community Impact](https://plunkett.co.uk/driving-community-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=driving-community-impact) _2026-07-21 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ We speak to Plunkett’s Impact Officer, George Ogier, who shares more about his first year in the role. You have previously spent two years as Plunkett’s Project Support Officer. What inspired you to move into the impact side of community businesses? I’ve lived with cerebral palsy since birth, and some \[...\] The post Driving Community Impact appeared first on Plunkett UK . ## [Cysylltu Busnesau Cymunedol ar draws Cymru a’r Alban](https://plunkett.co.uk/cysylltu-busnesau-cymunedol-ar-draws-cymru-ar-alban/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cysylltu-busnesau-cymunedol-ar-draws-cymru-ar-alban) _2026-07-20 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ Sut mae gweminarau rhwydwaith cymheiriaid Plunkett yn helpu tafarndai a siopau cymunedol ledled Cymru a’r Alban i rannu profiadau, datrys heriau a meithrin cysylltiadau parhaol. Efallai bod gwreiddiau busnesau sy’n eiddo i’r gymuned yn lleol, ond mae’r heriau a’r cyfleoedd maen nhw’n eu hwynebu yn aml yn rhai cyffredin. Boed \[...\] The post Cysylltu Busnesau Cymunedol ar draws Cymru a’r Alban… ## [Connecting Community Businesses Across Scotland and Wales](https://plunkett.co.uk/connecting-community-businesses-across-scotland-and-wales/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=connecting-community-businesses-across-scotland-and-wales) _2026-07-16 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ How Plunkett's peer network webinars are helping community-owned pubs and shops across Scotland and Wales share experiences, solve challenges and build lasting connections. Community-owned businesses may be rooted in local places, but the challenges and opportunities they face are often shared. Whether it's a village shop in Wales or a community \[...\] The post Connecting Community Businesses… ## [‘One Size Won’t Fit All’: Plunkett Responds to Government’s Post Office Plans](https://plunkett.co.uk/plunkett-responds-to-governments-post-office-plans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plunkett-responds-to-governments-post-office-plans) _2026-07-13 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ Plunkett UK welcomes the Government's continued commitment to a nationwide Post Office network and recognises the vital role that Post Offices play in sustaining rural communities. The decision to retain the current geographical access criteria and the minimum requirement of 11,500 branches is particularly encouraging. Rural communities rely on local \[...\] The post ‘One Size Won’t Fit All’:… ## [Building More Than Houses: How Plunkett Helps Rural Communities Welcome New Development](https://plunkett.co.uk/building-more-than-houses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-more-than-houses) _2026-07-09 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ For Rural Housing Week, Harriet English, Plunkett’s Deputy Chief Executive, explains why creating thriving communities should be at the heart of every new rural development. When new housing is proposed in a rural community, the conversation is usually about numbers: how many homes to be built, what percentage is to \[...\] The post Building More Than Houses: How Plunkett Helps Rural Communities… ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fgFueKErheRz) _2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Celebrating the best of rural community ownership](https://plunkett.co.uk/celebrating-rural-community-ownership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-rural-community-ownership) _2026-07-06 · Michael Wolverson · Plunkett UK_ The outstanding achievements of our rural community business members and the individuals that make them shine were recognised at the 2026 Rural Community Business Awards last week. From creating places where people belong to protecting vital local services and tackling loneliness, the finalists showcased the many ways community ownership \[...\] The post Celebrating the best of rural community… ## [Could 2026 be the year of public interest technology?](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-12-could-2026-be-the-year-of-public-interest-technology) _2025-12-01 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ Four ideas for sparking investment in UK public interest tech. Written in collaboration with James Plunkett from Kinship Works. ## [Nine risks caused by AI notetakers](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-11-nine-risks-caused-by-ai-notetakers) _2025-11-20 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ AI transcription tools are not currently mature or reliable enough to be regarded as an always on, single-source of truth for meeting notes. Nine common risks, and six possible mitigations. ## [How local communities and publics make sense of AI](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-11-how-local-communities-and-publics-make-sense-of-ai) _2025-11-16 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ In this new report, we reflect on what lessons can be learnt for national, local and regional government from the AI in the Street pilot. Written by Dominique Barron, with Noortje Marres, Rachel Coldicutt, Alex Taylor, and Maya Indira Ganesh ## [Introducing the Careful Consequence Check](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-11-introducing-the-careful-consequence-check) _2025-11-13 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ A step-by-step guide to using the Careful Consequence Check canvas. ## [Developing Consequences 2.0](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-11-developing-consequences-20) _2025-11-13 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ What we learnt in developing the Consequences tool, and an introduction to the deep-dive workshop ## [Lessons from developing a Consequences tool for local authorities](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-11-lessons-from-developing-a-consequences-tool-for-local-authorities) _2025-11-13 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ Findings from our research into local authorities’ procurement and adoption of AI, conducted with the Bristol Digital Futures Institute. ## [There’s no such thing as a universal digital service ](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-10-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-universal-digital-servicenbsp) _2025-10-17 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ In a world where Meta has more users than most countries have residents, it seems odd to say that digital services aren’t universal – but universal services need to work for everyone, not just for people who are digitally connected. ## [Scavenger Hunts & Relational Design](https://scoop.substack.com/p/scavenger-hunts-and-relational-design) _2025-10-08 · Kristen Pavle · A Relational Life_ What my 10-year-old self knew about bringing people together ## [Freelance Researchers: Safe Adoption of AI](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-9-freelance-researchers-safe-adoption-of-ai) _2025-09-29 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ We are looking for three freelance researchers to conduct literature searches on the topics of AI and worker safety, AI and environmental safety, and AI and infrastructure resilience. ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/askwElClghBY) _2025-09-29 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Unpacking UK government’s Digital ID announcement](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-9-unpacking-uk-governments-digital-id-announcement) _2025-09-26 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ Unpacking today’s digital ID announcements. Can they deliver on the government’s ambitions before the next election, and do they meet public expectations? ## [Consequence Scanning for AI Procurement and Adoption: Play Testing!](https://www.careful.industries/blog/2025-6-consequence-scanning-for-ai-procurement-and-adoption-play-testing) _2025-06-05 · Rachel Coldicutt · Blog - Careful Industries_ Do you work in or with local government, creating or purchasing AI tools and services? Come along to one of our free workshops in June to help test a new version of Consequence Scanning ## [Tending Community Rhythms](https://scoop.substack.com/p/tending-community-rhythms) _2025-03-01 · Kristen Pavle · A Relational Life_ Hello and welcome to the 3rd post of ## [Keep It Cozy with Squad-Sized Groups](https://scoop.substack.com/p/keep-it-cozy-with-squad-sized-groups) _2025-01-09 · Kristen Pavle · A Relational Life_ Hello and welcome to the 2nd post of ## [🌱 Growing Digital Communities](https://scoop.substack.com/p/growing-digital-communities) _2024-12-14 · Kristen Pavle · A Relational Life_ I've spent years designing digital spaces for people to connect, and I keep coming back to the same metaphor: communities are like gardens. ## [From One to Many](https://scoop.substack.com/p/from-one-to-many) _2024-10-14 · Kristen Pavle · A Relational Life_ I enjoy working with small business owners like coaches, educators, and consultants who specialize in transformational services. ## [Selling Transformation Through Community](https://scoop.substack.com/p/selling-transformation-through-community) _2024-09-30 · Kristen Pavle · A Relational Life_ At the core of every community business, especially those focused on personal and professional development, lies the promise of transformation. ## [The Community Entrepreneur](https://scoop.substack.com/p/the-community-entrepreneur) _2024-09-25 · Kristen Pavle · A Relational Life_ A couple of weeks ago, there was quite a bit of chatter on LinkedIn about the current status of community employment. The job market is flooded with senior community folks as businesses tighten their budgets, with ripple effects for everyone in the industry: ## [The Peanut Butter & Jelly of Community & Business](https://scoop.substack.com/p/the-peanut-butter-and-jelly-of-community) _2024-09-06 · Kristen Pavle · A Relational Life_ I’ve noticed a trend: most people haven’t discovered the peanut butter & jelly of community & business!