To transform the vision of re-opening Aston Stores as a Community Shop a small steering group was formed to drive the project forward.
The original Steering Group members were Judy Eames, Richard Lincoln, Paul Read and Martin Smith. Liz Wilson was invited on board later in the project.
To kick start the project members were given various ‘job titles’ to enable tendering for grants and support organisations such as the Plunkett organisation.
With the newly formed CIC it was then possible to invite individuals to purchase shares – to date share funds total £13,500.
In addition to the share issue it has also been necessary to seek loans of a further £10,000 to cover the initial stock purchase.
