We’re thrilled to share that, with just one week left until our original share offer end date, we’ve already raised an incredible £125,000, surpassing the minimum amount required to bring the Weston Pantry into community ownership. This is an outstanding achievement, thanks to the generous support of over 70 residents and businesses in Weston-on-the-Green and… Continue reading 🌟 Join the Success Story: Weston Pantry Share Offer Extended! Help Us Hit £250,000 and Secure Our Community’s Future! 🌍
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Half-way – £86,975 raised with three weeks to go
We’re now exactly half-way through our Community Share Offer which is running from the 1st November until the 13th December to raise £250,000 to buy the Weston Pantry and bring it into community ownership. So far we’ve raised a fantastic sum of £86,975 made up of: Thank-you so much to everyone that has bought shares… Continue reading Half-way – £86,975 raised with three weeks to go
Community Ownership Fund Update
Today, the 17th November 2023, we received the following update from the Community Ownership Fund: We are writing to update you on your application to the Community Ownership Fund, Round 3 Window 2, which closed on 11th October. We have now completed assessment of all applications, and are moving into the next stage of moderation and… Continue reading Community Ownership Fund Update
Front Page News: Bicester Advertiser
Our campaign to save the Weston Pantry from closing has made the front page news of the Bicester Advertiser this week. Make sure to pick up or request your copy from the Weston Pantry! Help us reach the finish line by buying your shares now! Bicester Advertiser (online): https://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/23907966.bicester-villagers-launch-campaign-save-shop-closing/ Oxford Mail (online – paywall): https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/23907966.bicester-villagers-launch-campaign-save-shop-closing/
One week in – £68,900
We’re now one week into our Community Share Offer and the resposne we’ve received from the community has been overwhelming. In just seven days, we’ve raised the following amounts: This is amazing progress towards our ideal target of £250,000 and well over half way to our minimum of £105,000. In addition to the confirmed pledges… Continue reading One week in – £68,900
Successful Community Share Booster Fund Award – up to £15,000
We are proud to announce that our community share offer has been offered £15,000 in equity match investment from Co-operatives UK’s Community Shares Booster Fund. This means that for every pound the community invests up to £15,000, we’ll have another pound in investment from the fund. This is a welcome boost to our campaign, which… Continue reading Successful Community Share Booster Fund Award – up to £15,000
Share Offer Launch – Village Meeting Review
Thank-you to everyone that came along to our meeting at the Village Hall on Monday 6th November. The meeting was well attended by members of the local community. Our Chair, Sam Sharp, started by giving an overview of our vision for the Weston Pantry, as a shop owned by the local community, serving the local… Continue reading Share Offer Launch – Village Meeting Review
Weston Pantry Community Photo – Sunday 5th November 11am
Please come and join the Weston SOS committee outside the Weston Pantry at 11am on Sunday 5th November for a quick photo opportunity. We’ve been asked by the local press to provide a photo with members of the community in front of the shop. The weather is looking good for tomorrow, so we hope you’ll… Continue reading Weston Pantry Community Photo – Sunday 5th November 11am
Share offer now live!
The community share offer for Weston SOS Limited is now live! Thanks to a great response over the last few days contacting some of our supporters and inviting them to become amongst the first to purchase community shares, we’ve already been able to raise £19,550 in community shares and £100 from donations. You can read… Continue reading Share offer now live!
Business Plan and Share Offer Prospectus now available!
Following the successful award of the Community Shares Standard Mark this week, we’re pleased to announce that our Business Plan and Share Offer Document are now available to view/download on our Share Offer page. Printed copies will be available in the Weston Pantry soon. We invite members of our local community to review our business… Continue reading Business Plan and Share Offer Prospectus now available!