Community space in Nympsfield set to reopen with funding from Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund

The funding, awarded by Cllr Dr Richard Dean, county councillor for the Dursley division, will support the reopening of the Rose & Crown Inn as a community-owned space and hub. The grant will be used towards essential electrical works, including rewiring the ground floor to ensure the building is safe and fit for use. 

The Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund gives each of the county’s 55 councillors up to £20,000 to invest in local projects that improve health, wellbeing and community resilience. Grants between £250 and £5,000 are available for initiatives that address local needs, tackle inequalities, and help communities to thrive. 

The Rose & Crown Inn, in Nympsfield in the Stroud district, is due to be brought back into use as a community-run space that will act as a social hub for local residents. The space will provide opportunities for people to meet, take part in local activities and strengthen social connection, helping to reduce isolation and support community resilience.  

Cllr Dr Richard Dean said: “I’m delighted to support the Rose & Crown Inn with this funding. The community group is doing valuable work to bring the venue back into use as a community-owned space. This grant will help ensure the building is safe and ready to reopen, supporting opportunities for residents to connect and take part in local activities.” 

Cllr Paul Hodgkinson, cabinet member for public health, communities and fire at Gloucestershire County Council said: “It’s great to see funding from the Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund supporting projects that will help secure community-owned spaces such as this. These local initiatives are all about promoting health and wellbeing through providing a space that can be used by community groups to participate in local life and improve wellbeing.” 

For more information about the Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund, visit: Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund.

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