Spring update - the shop and cafe draw closer
Spring update - the shop and cafe draw closer!
Annual Members’ Meeting
The first annual member’s meeting since the Society’s share offer, took place in Amberley Church at 7.30 pm on Monday 18th October 2021. It was attended by just over 30 members many of whom enjoyed a complimentary glass of wine before proceedings began. The meeting provided a chance for the committee to update members with news on membership, finances, fund raising progress and progress with the building tendering. Reports were presented by the chairman, the treasurer, the membership secretary and the volunteer coordinator. Election of members to the committee also took place.
Click ‘read more’ for the Chairman’s report and meeting minutes
Harvest Hop
On Sunday 19th September the village gathered for the ‘Harvest Hop’ fund raiser - where we raised just under £1000 more towards our target for access improvements that will benefit the shop once we open. There was dancing to a Ceilidh band, a bar, BBQ a raffle, tombola and games - a great time was had by all.
Date for your diary the Amberley Shop on the Common ‘Annual Members’ Meeting’ (AMM) Monday 18th October 7.00 for 7.30 start in the Church - formal notice to follow.
Saturday Pop-up Cafés
The monthly Amberley Pop Up Cafés on Saturdays on the school green have been going really well, providing a lovely back drop for people to reconnect and chat after such a long break. Our next one is on 10 July from 10-12.30. We serve delicious coffee, soft drinks, cakes and cookies. For the July sale, we are also offering pre-loved clothing and accessories to browse and buy, plus a Dressing Up Box stall and Fancy Dress Swap Shop for the children. Bring a costume and swap it for 50p
Member survey and access appeal
It is time for you to have your say! Please take a few minutes to complete the Amberley Shop on the Common stock survey. We hope the ideas in the survey remind you how exciting it will be to have this shop and café on our doorstep.
Share offer going great guns!
Good news, we are inching closer to our target of £60,000 by the end of January. Thank you so much to the more than 150 individuals and families who have joined our ever-growing membership. We are proud to have your support as you join us on this exciting journey.
Share launch off to a great start - now’s a good time to join us !
Since the launch of the share offer on 24th November we are pleased to say we have so far raised more than £40,000 from just over 100 new members. We still have a way to go to reach (and we hope exceed) our £60,000 target. So please do buy shares if you haven’t already. This is a terrific start.
HMRC provisional approval for sustainable investment tax relief for investors
We are delighted to announce that our community project has secured provisional approval from HMRC for sustainable investment tax relief. This means that, private investors will be entitled to tax relief of 30% of the amount of their investment in this share offer. There are rules over the timing of any rebate and conditions apply. Further details are provided in the Share Offer document
£40,000 grant awarded to the shop by Amberley Methodists
The Shop team are delighted to have received a most generous offer of £40,000 towards the shop establishment costs from the Church Council of the Amberley Methodists.