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1195: Community shops in churches and chapels

This paper is summarised from “Guidelines and best practice for the setting up of community shops in churches and chapels.” The guidelines have been drawn up by the Church of England, the Methodist Church, the United Reformed Church and the Plunkett Foundation

Year of Publication2010

Involve the whole community – look to expand use of the church. Set up a working group from the church and the community shop committee. Consult with the wider church authorities – it can be complicated. Check impact on current church activities. Is there space? Can funds be raised? Consult planning department about change of use – care will be needed if the church is listed. It may be necessary to pay business rates. There needs to be a formal contract between the church and the community group.

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• Subject Collection > Rural policy & development > Economic development
• Subject Collection > Social & community enterprise
• Subject Collection > Rural policy & development
• Subject Collection > Rural policy & development > UK rural policy

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