How has our fundraising progressed?
In Spring 2026 we identified the need to raise £45,000 to fund the business and provide necessary capital items.
Since then, we have been successful in raising over £56,000 through a combination of shares issued, donations and grants. This puts us in a strong position to ensure the long-term success of the store.
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to a great community effort. In particular, we would like to thank the following categories of supporters;
Share Capital
£23,700 from a total of
127 shareholders so far..
Grants
£5,000 Dittisham Parish Council
£300 South Hams DC
£1,500 Devon CC
Donations
£2,198 Ditsum Players
£190 Retiring Collection St George's Church
£30 2nd Prize Winnings donated from Dittisham Village Hall Lottery
£300 DIttisham Regatta Committee
£100 Millard Cook
£23,500 (inc. Gift Aid) via the Parish of Dittisham Charity
£5,000 Red Lion Pop Up Pub
We have now successfully completed our initial share offer. If you would like to purchase shares, please contact the Chair of the Community Store, Jack Smart at jack@ditsumcommunitystore.co.uk