This page provides a “portal” for residents to view and download copies of documents from the proposed Community Facilities Project Working Group. This page is hosted by the Preston Trust and is maintained by Preston Parish Council for the benefit of residents. No endorsement of any document by either organisation is implied or should be inferred.

Documents will be posted in chronological order, so visitors to the site should scroll down the

page to ensure that they view everything which has been posted.

You can find documents by other groups / organisations with different positions on the project on these pages:

Preston Parish Council

The Other Side of the Story

Current Documents (and previous versions)

Document Published Previous Versions
COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROJECT
2024 INFORMATION
Community Facilities at PHC 

A document outlining the new Community Facilities proposal in particular a new site

8th December 2023
The Old Tennis Club at PHC 

Aerial photos showing the new proposed site location.

8th December 2023
Community Shop Financials
Financial Information in relation to proposed Community Facilities
24th January 2024
BBC Countryfile
A link to a recent Countryfile episode that discusses community ownership
28th February 2024
Profit & Loss

A document showing estimated Financial Information for the proposed facilities

28th February 2024
Community Shop & Coffee House Business Plan Feb 2024

The February 2024 Business Plan

28th February 2024
Pledge Flyer.pdfA flyer from the Working Group explaining how you can become a member of the Community Benefit Society 11th March 2024
2023 INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions Aug 23

A document answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Community Facilities Proposal

15th August 2023
Community Shops A Better Form Of Business – Plunkett Foundation

Links to a report on the Plunkett Foundation website

2022
Community Village Shop Business Plan

Current Business Plan for the Community Facilities Project

22nd August 2023
Community Hub Presentation July 2023

A copy of the presentation from the 1st Consultation event held.  To view the video please follow this link: https://plunkett.co.uk/hampstead-norreys-community-shop-berkshire-2/

23rd August 2023
Preston Village Survey Results FINAL PDF

A copy of the survey results carried out by the Community Faclities Working Group

24th August 2023
PCSH-SKv2-01 SITE PLAN – DRAFT 3-7-2023

A document showing the proposed site plan.

29th August 2023
PCSH-SKv2-02 PROPOSED FLOOR AND ROOF PLANS – DRAFT 3-7-2023A document showing the proposed floor and roof plans. 29th August 2023
PCSH-SKv2-03 PROPOSED ELEVATIONS – DRAFT 3-7-2023

A document showing the proposed elevations.

29th August 2023
PCSH-SKv2-04 PROPOSED SKETCH EXTERNAL VIEWS – SHEET 1 DRAFT 3-7-2023

A sketch of the proposed external views.

29th August 2023
PCSH-SKv2-05 PROPOSED SKETCH INTERNAL VIEWS – SHEET 2 DRAFT 3-7-2023

A sketch of the proposed internal views.

29th August 2023
Community Halls Strategy

A document produced by North Herts Council to assist in developing and maintaining sustainable facilities for communities.

11th September 2023
Village and Community Sports Halls – Sport England
A document produced by Sport England on designing appropriate village facilities
11th September 2023
How-to-Finance-Your-Community-Business-Plunkett-X-Co-op-Community-Finance
A Plunkett Foundation document outlining how to finance a community business
11th September 2023
Plastic-free-refill-shopping-March-2022

A Plunkett Foundation document outlining how to run a plastic free shopping business

11th September 2023
How to set up a shop

A Plunkett Foundation document outlining how to set up a community shop

11th September 2023
Story-of-our-shop Wigginton Village
A case study of a community village shop
11th September 2023
Alignment with the Neighbourhood Plan
A document comparing the proposals with the Neighbourhood Plan
19th September 2023
Frequently Asked Questions Sept 23
A document answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Community Facilities Proposal
25th September 2023
Community Hub – Pro’s & Cons’s
A document outlining the Pros and Cons of the proposal.
25th September 2023
Revenue of Community Shops in villages similar to Preston

A document outlining the revenue of Community Shops in villages similar to Preston

25th September 2023
Legal Structures

A Plunkett Foundation document outlining the possible legal structures available.

9th October 2023
Raising the funds to finance your community business

A Plunkett Foundation document outlining the options available to raise finance

9th October 2023
Case Studies – Plunkett Foundation

A link to the Plunkett Foundaton website and some of their case studies

9th October 2023
Why the Altham’s Field

A document explaining why the Altham’s Field was chosen as the location for the proposed facilities.

17th October 2023
Section 106 Funding

A document outlining Section 106 Funding, eligibility and the application process

19th October 2023
Growing Livelihoods

A report providing an overview of a project supporting smaller scale growers.

20th October 2023
Young People in Community Businesses

A report from the Plunkett Foundation outlining the opportunities for young people in Community Businesses.

20th October 2023
About the Plunkett Foundation – A UK charity supporting rural community businesses

The impact of community businesses.

Please note on Page 2, a statement regarding Alison Jeffers position with the Plunkett Foundation

20th October 2023
Wigginton Shop Manager Q&A Final

Questions and answers with the manager of the Wigginton Shop

25th October 2023