Community Shops: Case Study Helen Melia Founder member, Strood Green Shop Association.

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Community Shops: Case Study Helen Melia Founder member, Strood Green Shop Association

Brief history Deteriorating privately owned village shop Village offers to buy in Declined, shop CLOSED In 2008, new owners offered a peppercorn lease to the community £80,000 needed for complete refurb, fittings and new stock

Fundraising begins

And continues....

Collating 1500 share packs

Community engagement Formed an Industrial & Provident Society Sold £10 shares (over 400 shareholders) Fundraising events Applied for grants Took out a loan Opened as a community-run shop in March 2009

Transformed.... From open days....To Opening Day!

A shop to be proud of

Our first Christmas

What it offers the community Employs local people Employs & trains teenagers Rota of volunteers Offers postal services Sells local produce Internet cafe Free wi-fi Free library Social hub

The need for the shop A lifeline in bad weather Meeting place & rallying point Reduction in food miles Reduction of car journeys Supports the local economy Community spirit

What does it stock? Everything! Local produce Groceries Sweeties Alcohol Fresh veg Bakery

How does it work? Society is run by Management Committee (all volunteers) elected by Members Paid staff report to Committee Volunteers support staff

Support from outside County councillor very supportive – helped obtain grants Parish council also supportive regular funding Rural community council facilitated a grant The Plunkett Foundation for finance, advice & training