Plunkett Foundation
Also known as: Plunkett Foundation for Co-Operative Studies, Plunkett UK, Rural Revival
Improvement of rural livelihoods through co-operative and social enterprise.
Activities & Mission
Improvement of rural livelihoods through co-operative and social enterprise.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,425,128 | £1,438,798 | £1,429,580 | £1,017,580 | £890,600 | 22 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,221,257 | £1,287,520 | £1,287,520 | £1,002,232 | £960,000 | 20 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,052,262 | £1,091,608 | £1,091,608 | £1,052,558 | £734,000 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,006,244 | £1,090,321 | £1,090,321 | £1,409,477 | £1,113,691 | 17 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,070,958 | £1,089,821 | £1,081,071 | £1,321,663 | £1,316,742 | 14 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Plunkett Foundation
What does Plunkett Foundation do?
Improvement of rural livelihoods through co-operative and social enterprise.
How much income did Plunkett Foundation report in 2024?
Plunkett Foundation reported total income of £1.43m and reported expenditure of £1.44m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Plunkett Foundation?
Plunkett Foundation has a program ratio of 100.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Plunkett Foundation registered as a charity?
Plunkett Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1964 as charity number 313743. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Plunkett Foundation?
Plunkett Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Plunkett Foundation operate?
Plunkett Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Plunkett Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Plunkett Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313743.
Details
Unit 2-3
The Quadrangle
Banbury Road
Woodstock
OX20 1LH
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Also Known As
- Plunkett Foundation
- Plunkett Foundation for Co-Operative Studies
- Plunkett UK
- Rural Revival
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated