** OUR RAFFLE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED. All donations made after 12pm on 20th December will not count as entries into the draw **

For many people living in rural areas Christmas can be a time when feelings of being lonely and isolated can be overwhelming. Community-owned businesses such as grocers, bakeries, post offices and pubs lie at the heart of their towns and villages and not only provide vital services but a host of social benefits too. Helping their communities to address issues of isolation, loneliness, bringing diverse groups together, improving wellbeing and re-igniting true community spirit.

Plunkett has supported 800 community businesses to open and is working with a further 500 groups to help them realise their community ownership ambitions. This Christmas were asking for your support, via our Christmas campaign, to make sure that we can continue to support any community looking for our help.

Through the Plunkett Christmas campaign you can donate, join our raffle for some amazing prizes or simply support us by becoming a member. This year were delighted to be sponsored by Bestway who share our desire to help rural communities thrive not just now but in the future too. Every donation will directly contribute to our support services meaning that we can help even more community businesses.

** NOW CLOSED ** Entries into the raffle draw will be open from 1st to 12pm on 20th December with the draw taking place on the 22nd December at 12.30pm. For more information about the Christmas Raffle Draw, please visit www.plunkett.co.uk.

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Thank you from everyone at Plunkett for supporting our work.