Support Your Community
Starting a community business is a proven way to revitalise your village and boost rural pride.
From running shops and pubs to libraries and swimming pools, generating your own renewable energy or setting up a broadband service, the ways to get involved and help your community are only limited by your imagination.
Find out how a community business works and what it can do for your village. The case studies of the first 10 Village SOS funded projects are a great place to start, helping you develop your own ideas
From consultation to recruiting for volunteers, make sure you don't miss these key steps as you get your community business off the ground
Here, you'll find advice, downloadable tools and resources covering everything from writing a business plan to legal structures and funding
The knowledge, contacts and resources you need to lead your community business into the future
Give Village SOS a call
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, already have a brilliant idea, or an existing business you want to grow, the Village SOS Advice Line can help.
The Advice Line is here to help you get started – and keep going – as you work on your community business. Our in-house experts can answer almost any question – or direct you to someone who can.
Give us a call on 0845 434 9123, email advice@villagesos.org.uk or Ask Village SOS