Community Funding Total Confirmed – Thank You

February 16, 2026

We are very pleased to share the confirmed outcome of the community share offer and donation campaign to help secure the future of the Bell at Iden.

Thanks to the extraordinary support of local residents and the wider community, the total raised is:

£312,000
made up of:

  • £291,000 in community share investment
  • £21,000 in donations towards legal and professional costs

This is a remarkable achievement, and it represents not only financial backing but a clear vote of confidence in the Bell’s future.

What this means

This level of support places the society in a strong position as we move into the next stage of the project: completing the purchase of the building and preparing for its reopening as a thriving local pub.

What happens next

The management board has now formally approved the issuing of shares in accordance with the share offer terms and conditions. Shareholders will be contacted directly with the next administrative steps, including share certificates. Alongside this, work continues towards completion of the purchase in the coming weeks.

We will continue to keep shareholders, donors, and the wider community updated as major milestones are reached.

Thank you

The Management Board
The Bell Iden Community Limited

Related posts

Gastro Prom brings The Bell back to life
The Bell was delighted to take part in the Rye Gastro Prom on Saturday 3 October,  when we became the dessert stop on the day’s ...
Chairman’s Report – September 2026
The Chairman’s Report for Bell Inn Iden Community Ltd is now available to read. Read the Chairman’s Report here. ...
Update on The Bell
We would like to provide an update on the project to restore and reopen The Bell. John Rogers of The Globe has decided that he will not be proceed...
Mailing List
Sign up to the latest news, updates and more.
Mailing List
Sign up to the latest news, updates and more.

© The Bell Inn Iden Community Limited 2025. All Rights Reserved. By Olli Hopkins