Yorkshire, Humber and the North East
Pub is the Hub Adviser - Charlotte Foster
Grant programmes are available to support the development of pub-based community facilities in the following areas:
Yorkshire
Rural pubs can apply for support from the Rural Retail Support Programme and benefit from help to a total value of £25,000 support per business. This can cover both specialist advice to the business and small scale capital investments in developing the business for the future. Qualifying businesses need to be the only essential retail service in that community, and already be considering significant changes to the services they offer. They also need to be prepared to invest in the changes along with the grant support. Businesses benefiting can include village shops and public houses that already offer a wider range of products for sale to their rural community. The programme will be managed and delivered on behalf of Yorkshire Forward by Business Link Yorkshire. The package may include access to the services of a specialist business adviser with an understanding of the issues facing pub businesses in rural areas. In addition to specialist support, grant support will be made available for essential capital improvements identified in the action plan. This could include internal or external improvements to the property that will increase the viability of the business, making a shop more attractive to a wider range of customers, or investing in equipment needed to develop new income streams. For more information, please ring 08456 048048 or visit: www.businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) LEADER Funding
There are six LEADER areas in the Yorkshire & Humber region, with new programmes. Rural pubs and their communities may be eligible to apply for funding and support in the following areas:
Pennine Prospects Leader
Contact: Ruth Hair on 07775 704282 or ruth.hair@pennineprospects.co.uk
Yorkshire Dales Leader Group
Contact: Rima Berry on 01524 251002 or rima.berry@ydmt.org
North York Moors Coast and Hills LEADER
Contact: Mike Horrocks on 01439 770657 or m.horrocks@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk
East Peak Innovation Partnership
Contact: Stephen Gould on 01226 763373 or stephen.epip@hotmail.co.uk
Coast, Wolds, Wetlands & Waterways
Contact: Dee Mitchell on 01759 306624 or dee.mitchell@eastriding.gov.uk
Northern Lincolnshire Rural Local Action Group
Contact: Jenny Couch on 01724 297329 or jenny.couch@northlincs.gov.uk
LEADER aims to assist rural communities to improve the quality of life and economic prosperity in their local area by funding initiatives to benefit rural communities, organisations and businesses. One aim of the programme is to maximise business opportunities, throughout the delivery of the programme, that lead to the development of new and existing local enterprises. LEADER is a community-led approach to rural development, focussing on basic services for communities.