Frequently Asked Questions

LCSL needs your investment to help buy the St Dunstan.  Sufficient investment is required from the community to enable the St Dunstan to remain open as a sustainable business and be available for the whole community to enjoy. 

Each share in LCSL is £250. You can buy one or more shares or even buy a share as a group or family. 

We are just getting things set up now. As soon as we are ready, we will update this page. In the meantime, if you would like to register your interest, please email your name and address to savethedunny@gmail.com

 We’re working towards setting up a crowdfunding page for anyone who would like to make a donation. This is currently going through the necessary legal processes, and we’ll share more details as soon as it’s ready.

Yes, they do. Everyone has one vote regardless of the number of shares bought.

 While we are confident in our plans, there is a possibility that we may be unable to complete the purchase, even after securing the necessary funds. In the unlikely event this happens, any money received through share purchases will be returned, minus any unavoidable costs incurred.

Please note that donations made via our Crowdfunding page are considered charitable contributions and, as stated, would be passed on to support local charities if the project cannot proceed.

 Our vision is for The St Dunstan Inn to become a true community hub, serving the people of Langley, neighbouring villages, and visitors alike. We want everyone to benefit from having this vital amenity at the heart of village life. Research also shows a positive link between thriving village pubs and increased house values in rural communities — another great reason to protect and preserve this important local asset. 

 We fully expect — and will require — the business to operate as a profitable and sustainable venture. The pub is currently trading successfully as a healthy lifestyle business. Our business plan is being carefully developed with the intention of adopting a landlord model, employing an experienced and professional tenant to run the day-to-day operations.

It’s well proven that communities who come together to establish this kind of enterprise continue to support it long into the future. In fact, there are currently over 180 community-owned pubs across the UK — and none have failed to date.

 We are currently in the process of obtaining initial valuations of the building from an independent consultant. Throughout this journey, we’ve been clear that acquiring The St Dunstan on behalf of the community brings significant community value. We are committed to keeping our shareholders fully informed and involved throughout the process.

The Management Committee consists of a group of 8 people of which 7 are local residents and 1 a local councillor who all care passionately about the St Dunstan, the social role of pubs and the future heritage of the area. They are voluntarily donating their time and efforts to lead the community buyout of the pub. They will all be investing in shares. They will have no personal financial interest in the project, above and beyond their own investment in community shares. The committee members are:

Caroline Leaver (Chair)

Neil Pearce (Treasurer)

Andrea Wright (Secretary)

Councillor Chris O'Leary

Rebecca Wynn

Rob Aimson

Nigel Kirkup

Alison Archer 

You cannot sell or transfer your shares. You will be able to apply to withdraw your shares subject to the constitutional rules of the company and the discretion of the management committee. The company may suspend withdrawals to protect the long term interests of the Society, the need to maintain reserves and the commitment to the community we serve.