Residents of Trawden, Lancashire, have transformed their village into a thriving, community-run hub, owning and operating key amenities like the pub, shop, post office, and library.<br /><br />Around 150 volunteers help keep these services running, receiving discounts and raffle entries as rewards.<br /><br />The initiative began in 2014 when villagers bought the community centre for £1 to save it from closure.<br /><br />Their shop, now a limited company, donates profits to local causes, while the Trawden Arms pub was saved through a £450,000 fundraising effort.<br /><br />Volunteers say their work strengthens friendships, supports the elderly, and keeps the village spirit alive.
