Village CORE programme

Added on Fri 17th Jun 2011 by Charles (Lead Officer)

The Village CORE Programme is a dedicated support programme for communities looking to set up and run a community-owned rural shop.

It provides advisory support along with a £40,000 funding package comprised of a £20,000 grant matched with a £20,000 loan which is also matched by the equivalent community contributions.

The Village CORE Programme is a partnership between the Plunkett Foundation, Co-operative & Community Finance and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and is supported by the LankellyChase Foundation. 

Grants will be awarded to rural communities of at least 300 people which are planning to set up a community-owned shop.  Funding is limited so to express your interest in receiving financial support please contact Donna Smith on 01993 810730 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).