📈 With support from Plunkett UK, we are taking steps towards setting up a Community Benefit Society (CBS), which will provide the legal framework for potential community ownership and operation of the pub.
📢 We've launched this website, attended village events to answer questions and recruit volunteers, and the Totnes Times has featured an article about our campaign.
🔨 Barchester is carrying out repairs to bring the pub back to a safe, operational condition. While there is not yet a confirmed completion date, discussions remain ongoing to determine the best route forward.
💰 Although we're not yet ready to fundraise for the purchase of the pub itself, we're kicking off fundraising to cover essential start-up costs, including:
- Obtaining a valuation of the pub
- Setting up the CBS
- Securing professional advice
- Carrying out other key preparatory work
🎉 Fundraising successes so far:
- £500 donated from the Wormcharming Committee
- A grant of £580 from the Parish Council
👕 By popular demand, Save Our Pub T-shirts will soon be available in the village shop, with all proceeds going towards the campaign.
Thank you again to everyone who has supported the campaign so far!