|
POLICY & RESEARCH |
|
CONSULTANCY & TRAINING |
|
NETWORKING & EVENTS |
Since its beginning the Plunkett Foundation has been an international source of materials and information on co-operatives and rural group enterprise, particularly in agriculture. During its 80-year history the Foundation has assembled a wealth of documentation on all kinds of co-operatives from around the world. This information now comprises by far the most extensive English-language collection on these subjects in the UK, and possibly worldwide. Year by year the resource grows with the addition of new materials, including Plunkett’s own publications and research work. Information is available to users by personal visits to the Plunkett Library and Information Centre, by electronic communication, or directly in the form of publications, newsletters and book sales.
Library and Information Centre
The Plunkett Foundation Reference Library and Information Centre is a comprehensive resource for all those interested in co-operatives and other forms of group enterprise. Its catalogue of over 20,000 items is now available on the website.
Access to the Library and Information Centre, either in person or via the on-line catalogue is free to members and non-members alike. Additional searches may be performed by the Information Manager to identify materials that meet specific requirements. Copyright permitting, members are provided with a limited amount of reproduced material, while non-members may acquire them on a time-and-charges basis.
For further information, please contact Mike Perry
Plunkett Weekly News
The Foundation has introduced a new membership service, directly posted to your email box. The Plunkett Weekly News is a summary of publicly accessible news items which have appeared during the past week and are related to our main areas of activity. You may obtain the full item by clicking on the website reference at the end of each item. The Plunkett Foundation accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided or the opinions expressed. This is a signposting service which can help to keep you informed of key news and developments which are related to our charitable objectives.
Village e-news
The new electronic newsletter from the Plunkett Community, village e-news is a monthly e-newsletter which features short articles and stories about the Plunkett Foundation’s Rural Revival Campaign and the work of ViRSA (Village Retail Services Association) supporting community-owned village shops in Britain.
village e-news will update you on how we help rural communities to help themselves.
To subscribe to Plunkett e-newsletters, please go to newsletter sign-up page
Rural Connections
Through the publication of its new quarterly newsletter, Rural Connections, members are updated on Plunkett news and activities and other current topics related to rural co-operation. The newsletter features a range of articles, both member-written and externally commissioned, that address issues currently facing the rural and agricultural sectors. Newsletters are provided free of charge to members and are available on-line.
For further information about Plunkett's newsletters, please contact Mike Perry
Publications
The Plunkett Foundation's Directory and Statistics of Agricultural Co-operatives and Directory and Statistics of Farmer-controlled businesses in the UK is now available online. Amendments to entries are posted immediately to the site, resulting in a permanently up-to-date Directory. An excellent research and reference resource for any business involved in the rural sector, the Directory contains a wealth of information on over 500 agricultural, horticultural and fishery co-operatives in the UK. The statistics provide an authoritative status report on trading activity in the farmer-controlled business sector, and place that sector in the context of the agricultural industry as a whole. The online service is free to Plunkett Members and to co-operatives with Directory entries. Non-members will be provided with password access for a nominal annual charge. For further information, contact Karen Ewart.
Book Sales
In addition to Plunkett’s own publications, the Foundation holds an inventory of co-operative books available for purchase. These publications, written by leading co-operative practitioners and observers, cover a wide range of topics and issues in the field of rural co-operation and mutuality. Members are entitled to a 10% discount on all Plunkett Foundation publications. For further information or to order any publications contact Kathryn Morrison.