Bringing the people of Greatham together
650+
Local supporters
50+
Active volunteers
2026
Planned opening
Vision
A cozy café to meet, chat and enjoy a drink
An inclusive social space to enjoy good company...
...and a handy shop for life’s essentials
local voices
It would make a village as opposed to somewhere we all just live
It’ll bring the village together as a stronger community
We’ve lived here for 29 years, this is the most exciting project to date
progress
Done
Community says yes!
Over 650 people signed up to support our vision (see survey results)
Done
Strong team ready to go
Plus 50+ local volunteers with skills to help
Doing
Local leaders support us
Our MP, councillors, and community groups are all backing the project
Doing
Smart planning in action
Working with experts to plan the business and find the right location (see business plan)
Doing
Raising money now
Getting funding from grants and community support
Planned
Building starts soon
Construction and opening of our community hub
team
Zoe Coltart
Fundraising Lead
Sue Godby
Chair
Emily McCubbin
Secretary
Helenka Bednar
Communications
Sam Dinnis
Treasurer
Kay Henrie
Research & Development
Support us
Volunteer
Got skills? Join us and help to plan and build the hub
Donate
Stage 1 funding complete. Stage 2 coming soon.
Got a question? Reach out via email here.