Funding:
The Village Core programme
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.
Grants will be awarded to rural communities of at least 300 people which are planning to set up a community-owned shop.
The Village CORE Programme application process consists of the following stages:
Stage 1: Initial telephone enquiry - Any community interested in applying for the Village CORE programme should telephone Donna Smith or Harriet English on 01993 814377 for an informal discussion of their project and to assess their eligibility as a beneficiary of the Village CORE Programme.
Stage 2: Grant application - The community is then required to formally submit an application which will be sent out following the initial telephone enquiry.
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Posted 3rd January