Then – 2012 - disaster
The problem and solution Structural damage and water damage Shop Association needed to acquire building Rooms above could become a flat to rent out Shop/cafe could be extended Another £120,000 needed. So ... Went back to community – raised £35,000– now 520 members Loan sourced and grants obtained
The result
Finally, we can give back .... Smart new cafe Grand opening (& party!) on 18 October (Fundraiser for Surrey Air Ambulance) More fundraising events planned Hope to distribute profits next year
Other examples: from a disused church
To a cafe, shop and youth centre
Congregation back? Opening day
Cooperation among communities Faced with no shops for miles, four villages banded together In three years they raised £350,000 – lots of events & parties
We all need somewhere to meet!
More information www.communityshops.coop Plunkett Foundation, Woodstock info@plunkett.co.uk 01993 810730