We are delighted to share the good news that we have finally heard that we have been awarded the £250,000 government grant! We have immediately approached the owners of The Fox via their agent, to reopen discussions about the purchase of The Fox as a community pub. Please see our full press release below. We will provide further updates if and when discussions with the current owners progress further. More information about the launch of the share issue will come in due course. A public meeting will be held in January.
Thank you for all your support. The Friends of The Fox team wishes you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Press release, 23 December, 2024
The Fox Inn at Ryton, a previously thriving country pub, sadly closed it’s doors in September 2022. With overwhelming support from the local community, The Friends of The Fox were formed to explore all options to purchase The Fox Inn.
We are now excited to share the news that our application for a £250,000 government grant from the Communities Ownership Fund has been approved and we have immediately approached the current owners of The Fox Inn for further discussions.
“After an extended pause in the assessment of grant applications because of the change in government, we are delighted to finally receive approval for this substantial grant and are reinvigorated in our intent to purchase, renovate and reopen The Fox as a community pub”, said David Oliver, Chairman. “We are so grateful to the Community Ownership Fund for supporting rural communities and making this possible.”
“We believe that our success in securing the funding was due to the incredible support from the local community through fundraising, share pledges and offers of skills and resources. Thank you to everyone that continues to support the campaign” said Helen May, Secretary.
The team will provide further updates if and when discussions with the current owners progress further. More information about the launch of the share issue will come in due course. A public meeting will be held in January.
For any questions, please contact Helen May at rytovillagecommunitygroup@gmail.com
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