02 Jun 2025
Did you know community businesses have, on average, a five-year survival rate of 99%. This is radically higher than the 39% survival rate of private small and medium enterprises over the same period.
As the only organisation dedicated to supporting rural community-owned businesses across the UK, Plunkett’s Impact Report 2025 showcases the widespread, life-changing impact that Plunkett makes to the sector, and how the organisation influences community businesses to have local impact through five measurable themes.
As a charity, Plunkett makes an impact through raising awareness, providing practical support and representing our members’ interests. And with Plunkett’s support, community businesses have impact by:
- Safeguarding access to a wide range of goods and services
- Boosting the local economy
- Creating opportunities for employment, training and volunteering:
- Tackling climate change
- Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion by creating safe and welcoming spaces for all
Click here to read the executive summary, and you can read and download the full report here.
