Join us in making the project a reality!
Are you interested in investing in Kenton's future? We are working on releasing a share offer soon, as a key way to raise funds to purchase and restore The Dolphin. Prior to this, a share pledge is a way of telling us, in advance, how much you’d be willing to invest in The Dolphin once the share offer goes live. It’s not a financial commitment at this stage, but it gives us a realistic sense of the support in the village and beyond, so we can plan confidently and shape our offer accordingly.
Important information
We are currently researching what grants may be available, both locally and nationally, but it is clear that these will only form a small part of the fundraising that is required. We have a tight timescale, and we are likely to need to raise around £400,000 in order to secure the purchase and carry out the necessary improvements to open The Dolphin Inn for initial business.
As part of our grant applications, we need to establish how much the community is willing to invest, and whether there is a genuine willingness in the village to contribute sufficient funds to make the project work.
Our initial feasibility study included a community questionnaire. The responses evidenced significant local support for the project, and indicated many villagers are interested in potentially investing in the pub through purchasing shares. As such, we are now seeking a formal indication of interest through ‘share pledges’.