Bring Back The King William - Buy Shares - a Community crowdfunding project in Bridgwater by Catcott Community Benefit Hub Limited

Aim

Join our community in raising £50,000 to reopen the much-loved historic King William, serving Catcott and the Polden Hills.

Why It Matters

For generations, the King William Inn has been more than just a pub; it's the soul of our community where friendships are forged and traditions kept alive. When its doors closed two years ago, Catcott lost a primary meeting place. Now, the Catcott Community Benefit Society is leading a passionate campaign to reclaim this historic landmark, ensuring that our village remains a vibrant, connected home for everyone.

Goal

The King William is being reopened after residents across the Polden Hills came together in 2025 to explore the opportunity of running the pub under a Community Lease. Following public meetings with the brewery Palmers of Bridport, and detailed planning, strong local support confirmed that the pub could once again become a valued local asset.

Action To Date

The Community voted to form a volunteer Management Committee, bringing together skills from across the Polden Hills to lead the project; with the vision to reopen The King William as both a successful community pub and a welcoming community hub for everyone to enjoy.

Through growing volunteer support and strong local backing, the Catcott Community Benefit Hub Limited was formed and registered, and work is now underway towards a planned reopening in summer 2026.

Becoming a Share Holder of the Community Benefit Society

When you invest in shares you’ll become a member of our society with voting rights, giving you a say in how things are done - one member, one vote.

Buy Shares Today

With your Share purchase, we can bring the King William Inn back to life as the thriving heart of the community for generations to come. No matter what your level of investment, every share purchase makes a difference.

Levels of investment

£50 (minimum amount) or more – Hearth Friend

This will give you 50 shares or more, membership of the Catcott Community Benefit Hub Ltd for The King William Inn. One member, one vote.

£100 or more – Tap Room Supporter

This will give you 100 shares or more, membership of the Catcott Community Benefit Hub Ltd for The King William Inn. One member, one vote.

£250 or more – Oak Beam Patron

This will give you 250 shares or more, membership of the Catcott Community Benefit Hub Ltd for The King William Inn. One member, one vote.

£500 or more – Billy Benefactor

This will give you 500 shares or more, membership of the Catcott Community Benefit Hub Ltd for The King William Inn. One member, one vote.

£1,000 or more – King's Steward

This will give you 1000 shares or more, membership of the Catcott Community Benefit Hub Ltd for The King William Inn. One member, one vote.

£5,000 or more – Founding Guardian

This will give you 5000 shares or more, membership of the Catcott Community Benefit Hub Ltd for The King William Inn. One member, one vote.

Please note that...

In buying shares in this Community Benefit Society, you will be purchasing one £1 Membership Share (giving you a vote on a one member/one vote basis) and a number of £1 Community Shares. We recommend that you read the Share Offer document at the foot of this page, which provides detail about the risks associated with the investment and the terms and conditions that apply to the offer. You will also see there the Community Benefit Society Rules and our Business Plan.

Thank you for your support - let's bring The King William back to life together!

Separate from, or in addition to, the share offer, a donation to our fundraising target can be made here.

The Catcott Community Benefit Hub Limited is a not-for-profit organisation, Registration no: 9705. A Community Benefit Society, trading as The King William Inn, Catcott, Somerset.