# Extra funding announced to expand rural pubs

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/03/29/extra-funding-announced-to-expand-rural-pubs/
- Published: 2019-03-29T09:00:26+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**The government is giving £188,000 of funding to help rural pubs across England
expand to include Post Office facilities, grocery shops and libraries.**

 

76 new projects including new post office facilities and children’s play areas will
receive money through [Pub is The Hub](https://www.pubisthehub.org.uk/), which supports
rural pubs in diversifying.

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John Longden, Chief Executive of Pub is The Hub said:

 

> “This funding will be welcomed by many projects and will be a huge boost for thousands
> of people living in, and visiting, rural communities. Services and activities 
> delivered by professional pub licensees (landlords) through their businesses can
> provide a wide range of benefits; basic groceries, library books, training courses,
> outlets for local suppliers and new jobs – all delivering improved levels of well-
> being through vital social connections.”

 

Government support for Pub is The Hub now totals over £500,000 and includes funding
towards its Community Services Fund, which helps local pub licensees better understand
and deliver on the needs of their local community.

 

Tom Stainer, [CAMRA](http://www.camra.org.uk/) Chief Executive said:

 

> “It is fantastic news that our rural pubs will be provided additional Government
> funding to fulfil the purpose that many already serve – acting as the hub of the
> community.
> “We see some great examples across the country of pubs diversifying their services
> to provide local amenities that would otherwise be missing from rural areas – 
> such as post offices or library services. To recognise the value in these services
> and help more pubs meet this need could be a huge boost for struggling rural pubs
> to continue running.”

 

More information on the help Pub is the Hub can provide is [available through its site](https://www.pubisthehub.org.uk/grow-your-pubs-local-services/).

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