Fundraising strategy
We are starting from scratch to raise the money to buy, refurbish and run The Lamb for the local community.
Our strategy has different elements: a Community Share Offer, major donations, local fundraising events to cover incidental expenses, and a range of other ways we can fund this initiative over the next year or so. We will always be open about how much we've raised and what the money is being spent on.
See our Frequently Asked Questions below.
Community shares
Selling community shares in The Lamb is likely to be the way we raise the majority of the money needed to buy the pub (and its car park and garden), modernise and refurbish the building and turn it into the best possible asset for the local community. You can be a shareholder. It's early days and details are still be developed, but you can find out more here.
Major donations
We are already in discussions with potential donors and investors - companies and individuals - who can achieve their legacy and social value objectives through supporting this important community initiative. If you'd like more details on the options and significant tax benefits available, please contact us for a confidential, no obligation conversation.
Fundraising events
Our brilliant, creative team of fundraising volunteers are already at work! They are organising a series of fundraising events which will help to cover the day-to-day, incidental expenses of setting up the Community Benefit Society, the community share offer, and the costs of professional advice needed, etc. See our upcoming events here.
Did someone say merch?
Yes, soon you will be able to buy fab and funky merchandise to promote our community pub campaign - just in time for Christmas! All profits will go directly into our fundraising pot. Come back soon to check out our online shop.
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Donations
We are very grateful for any one-off donations or other support from the local community. For example, we have an offer from the Stoke Goldington Village Hall committee to use the hall free of charge for any important community meetings.
Commercial loans
If necessary, we will also look at the options for commercial loans and other sources of finance - but all this will need to be considered very carefully because of potential impacts on The Lamb's longer term financial viability.
Frequently asked questions
How much money have you raised so far?
The current total is:
£TBC
NB. This will be updated on a regular basis, so keep checking back for news of our progress!
What is your fundraising target?
We are aiming for at least £400K. We believe this can cover a realistic bid for The Lamb (including the pub itself, car park and garden) plus the Stamp Duty and initial refurbishment costs. In addition, local fundraising events will help us cover incidental costs, including the membership subscription to Plunkett UK, etc.
Can I purchase community shares in The Lamb today?
Not yet. We are still in the process of setting up the community share offer. More information will be coming very soon, including the date of a very important community meeting to launch the share offer.
How can I help with fundraising?
Your generosity is much appreciated. There are many ways you can help:
Make a pledge as soon as the community share offer is published
Ask if your employer might be interested to become a corporate donor and get some great local PR
Support local fundraising events
Do your online shopping via easyfundraising.com and choose The Lamb as your chosen cause for FREE donations from thousands of High Street brands
Join the brilliant team of volunteers if you can spare a bit of time
Let us know of other amazing opportunities we've not thought of so far!
Who is leading on fundraising?
The work to set up the community share offer is being led by Nick Allen and Fraser Bull, with professional support via experts at Plunkett UK.
Discussions with major donors are being led by Richard Wimmer.
The fundraising events are being led by:
Danielle Kipling
Emma Whittaker
Michelle Surman
Jules Giannandrea
Stacey Rawlings
Julia Smyth
More helpers are needed, so please do get in touch!
