Early Days
A set of links and resources of specific use to new community shop projects just starting out:
Engaging the Community:
- Why Open a Community Owned Shop? (PDF, 264KB)
- Consulting the Community (PDF, 220KB)
- Setting Up Committees (PDF, 195 KB)
Premises:
- Siting Your Shop (PDF, 207 KB)
Start-up Funding:
- Sources of Funding(PDF, 243 KB)
- Village CORE Programe
Business Planning:
- Your Business Plan (PDF, 249 KB)
Legal:
- Organisational and Legal Structures (PDF, 347 KB)
[also check the Legal and Governance forum] - IPS - Model Rules (PDF, 183 KB)
Expert Support:
Checklist and Templates:
- Shop Questionnaire - use this template to help gauge village support for a new community-owned shop.
Play the film below to find out why the village of Humshaugh turned to community ownership to save their shop.
