ABOUT US

Established in 1795, the Blue Bell has been proudly owned and run by the community since 2021

We aim to be a great country pub, cafe and community hub serving Stoke Ferry and surrounding villages. 

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We have established a Community Benefit Society as a transparent way to deliver the project with the community. ​

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Stoke Ferry Community Enterprise Limited (SFCEL) is run primarily for the benefit of the community at large, rather than just for members of the society. This means that it must have an overarching community purpose that reaches beyond its membership.​

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The money raised by our share offer, combined with other funding, enabled SFCEL to, buy, renovate and safeguard the Blue Bell for the future. The Society ensures the pub makes enough profit to be sustainable, but the overarching goal is to provide great services and play a vital role as a hub within our community.

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Stoke Ferry Community Enterprise Limited

A Community Benefit Society (CBS)

Registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), No. 8415

Companies House RS008415

See the Rules of the CBS

See our annual returns and accounts on the FCA website.

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The Committee

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The Committee is elected by Members (shareholders). Each Committee Member is elected for a three-year term, though some were elected for shorter terms when the committee was first established to ensure that terms were staggered and did not all end at the same time.  The Committee may also co-opt non-voting members. We have done so to increase the expertise and capacity of the Committee. 

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The current Committee consists of the following elected and co-opted members. 

Jason Armsby

Linda Curd

David Deathe

Debbie Edwards

Dave Robinson

Jo Collins (co-opted) (Secretary)

Mark Pemberton (co-opted) (Treasurer)

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