Always on
This project successfully funded on 30th June 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
The Bayford Inn Spring Fundraiser
Wincanton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Aim
We're continuing to raise funds so we can buy the freehold of The Bayford Inn
In October 2024 we managed to secure the purchase of the former Unicorn Inn which had closed in April that year. It was secured by a former local resident with a view to the community coming together to buy the freehold outright.
We completed in November 2024.
A legal entity called Bayford Inn Benefit Society Limited (regulated by the FCA) was set up in December 2024 and we started to raise funds in earnest, by offering shares from a minimum of £250.
Thanks to those early shareholders - and thousands of hours of volunteer labour and expertise - we were able to open once again, just a year and a day after we had the keys.
We have successfully operated as a drinks-only pub since November 2025 with food pop ups and quiz nights already proving popular.
We recently applied for a lottery grant for refurbishment of the kitchen and we plan to have a fantastic food offering very soon!
At our core we are community owned but technically we still need to buy the freehold and we are still short of our original target of £200,000 (plus £150,000 for refurbishment costs)
We are continuing to seek shareholders - who may be eligible for up to 50% income tax relief!) and you can find out more on the website:
www.bayfordinn.com
Meanwhile, we are relaunching a fresh push on Donations and we have new sponsorship opportunities as we head into Spring.
Please check out our Website, Instagram and Facebook accounts and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date!
And do come and visit us soon!!
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made