News and Updates
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Latest on The Ivy … the share scheme, the renovation work that needs doing and how you can help
Here’s the latest news from the Friends of The Ivy on February 14, 2025. Our community is now rallying round to save The Ivy and the Friends of The Ivy are doing a lot of work and planning behind the scenes. Our plan is to run The Ivy as a
Friends of The Ivy host Brian Mathew MP on visit to The Ivy
From Left: Brian Mathew MP, Dr Paul Moyle-Harris (FoTI Chair), Cllr Sam Pearce-Kearney, Dave Denny (FoTI Operations Lead) On 2 Feb 2025, Friends of The Ivy met with Brian Mathews MP and Calne South Councillor Sam Pearce-Kearney. Both gave their support to our campaign and asked to be kept in-the-loop
SEIS Application Submitted
We’re excited to announce that Friends of The Ivy have officially applied for the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). SEIS is a government initiative designed to encourage investment in small, community-focused enterprises by offering significant tax relief to investors. This is a big step for us as we prepare to
Bridge Afternoon Raises £628 for Save The Ivy
A bridge afternoon in Bremhill Village Hall on the 28th October raised £628 for Friends of The Ivy. Forty-four bridge players took part and the winners were Irene and Mark Sheppard from Cherhill. Bryan Willis from Heddington acted as Director. The event would not have been so successful without all
Architectural Heritage Funding
We are pleased to share that the Architectural Heritage Fund have agreed to provide funding under their Project Viability Grant. The Project Viability Grant is given to select projects that aim to preserve buildings of heritage value. The fund considers several factors when granting funding: Community importance Potential to secure
Auction raises over £4000
The 2024 Heddigton Harvest Auction raised a staggering £4,121.50 for the Friends of The Ivy ‘Save The Ivy’ campaign. Thanks to auctioneer Tony Walker, and to Dave Mort, Matt Wheeler and Jonathan Conning for running the bar; and our official photographer Mae Brown. Also a big thank you to Duffy
Asset of Community Value renewed
Wiltshire Council have confirmed that they have renewed the Asset of Community Value (ACV) status of the The Ivy until 16 September 2029. Full details can be found on the development.wiltshire.gov.uk website and the decision letter can be seen below.
Friends of The Ivy is now a ‘Community Benefit Society’
On 4 September 2024, Friends of The Ivy Limited became a Community Benefit Society under the ‘Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014’ registered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)—registration number 9386. This milestone allows the ‘Save The Ivy’ campaign to move ahead at a pace. The Friends of The
Request Share Prospectus
We will soon be launching our Community Share Offer—individuals can purchase between £100 and £20,000 of shares. Please request a copy of the share prospectus to be sent to you when it is available. Request Share Prospectus Community Share Offer Prospectus (not final cover design)
Villagers launch campaign to buy The Ivy Inn in Heddington as Wiltshire’s next community-run pub
On 2 May 2024 Wadworth Brewery, the owners of the Ivy Inn in Heddington announced they were putting this celebrated pub up for sale. The Ivy is subject to an Asset of Community Value order which prevents Wadworth from agreeing a sale for six months, allowing time for Heddington villagers
