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Building on the success of last year, which saw communities across the UK proudly celebrating the achievements of their community shops, we are happy to announce that the second Community Shops Fortnight will be taking place from the 15th - 29th June.

As from April 2013 the Financial Services Authority ceased to exist and was succeeded by two new regulatory authorities – the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).

Following the merger in January with the Community Retailing Network, our work in Scotland has taken another step forward with the appointment of a development officer.

More communities than ever before contacted us for support in 2012, according to our new Impact Report.

The Plunkett Foundation has launched a new report into the role of community shops in reducing isolation for rural people.

Villagers in Uley, near Stroud, welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales on Friday 22 February to officially open their community-owned shop.

The Plunkett Foundation has embarked on a search for the best examples of community action by launching the first ever Community Shop Awards.