Rural pubs to receive funding to help broaden their services

As part of the Plan for Change, projects include community cafes, village stores and play areas

For every £1 invested in these projects, over £8 social value is generated, new data shows

In a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra services for local communities. Projects will include creating community cafes, village stores, and play areas, and will help pubs bring residents and families together.

The projects have been identified by Pub is The Hub – a non-profit organisation supporting local pubs to diversify their services. Their Social Value Report spotlit more than 40 pub projects currently stuck in limbo due to a lack of funding.

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