Community Benefit Society

In May 2020 it became clear that the New Inn in Halse was likely to close in just three months time going the way of many of the country’s once thriving village pubs. A group of interested locals formed a steering group to examine the feasibility of purchasing the pub and revamping it so it could trade profitably (with any profit going back into the cachment). Following extensive consultation, surveys and local feedback it became clear that not only was it feasible but also desirable (to save the pub) to many residents, not just of Halse but also Ash Priors and Fitzhead.

The Halse and District Community Benefit Society (CBS – view our rules here) was thus created , specifically to act as the legal medium by which the pub could be purchased. Its constitution made it clear that the pub should be not just owned but also run by and for the benefit of the local population. Membership of the society remains open to not just local residents but to all who are prepared to invest in the pub. Get the latest share offer application document by clicking the “Download Latest Share Offer” box below.

The benefits to the local community of going down this route were many, including  The last remaining amenity in the area remaining open, provision of a a café, delivery of ready meals and take away meals, local artists supported by art displays of their work to mention a few but the real value has been to retain it as a friendly meeting place for all in our locality