The spirit of community was celebrated in abundance at the 2024 Rural Community Business Awards hosted by the charity, Plunkett UK, last month.

Eight community businesses or individuals from across the UK were crowned winners during the event held at Coin Street Conference Centre in London, sponsored by Bestway Wholesale.

This year, almost 70 individuals nominated their community business and individual champions for the eight award categories. Three businesses or people were shortlisted as finalists in each category, and representatives attended the ceremony in London, along with Plunkett UK staff, category sponsors and others from the sector.

Gemma Sills, Plunkett UK’s Engagement Manager, said,

“It has been a great joy to recognise and celebrate all the finalists at this Rural Community Business Awards. Each one is truly dedicated to making a difference in their community and having a considerable impact on the lives of local people in a variety of different ways. Well done to all of this year’s winners - their award is very much deserved!”

See a full list of the winners https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/