If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re thrilled to announce that we now have all the money to buy the shop!

Thanks to the incredible support from our 304 shareholders, our fundraising efforts, and a last-minute top-up loan, the dream is becoming a reality.

Philippa shared the brilliant news at our 9th public meeting. A huge thank you to our amazing Committee for their tireless work behind the scenes.

We’ve agreed a sale price with Andy, instructed solicitors, and submitted our Post Office transfer application. All being well, we’ll be taking over the shop this summer!

Now the hard work begins. We’re gathering volunteers, organising rotas, doing small repairs, and giving the tearoom a freshen-up — ready to reopen soon.

Our next meeting is our AGM at 11am on Saturday 14th June at Caldbeck Village Hall, followed by a Big Lunch. Look out for your invite and let us know if you can come!

This is your shop — and together, we’ve made it happen!

Facts and figures

Our Business Plan sets out the funding requirements and financial projections for the next 5 years.

Public meetings

We have had 8 public meetings since the beginning of the project. Catch up with all of them here:  

Meeting 1 (March), Meeting 2 (April), Meeting 3 (May), Meeting 4 (June), Meeting 5 (August), Meeting 6 (October), Meeting 7 (December), Meeting 8 (February 25) Meeting 9 (April 25)