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.
Around 150 volunteers help keep these services running, receiving discounts and raffle entries as rewards.
The initiative began in 2014 when villagers bought the community centre for £1 to save it from closure.
Their shop, now a limited company, donates profits to local causes, while the Trawden Arms pub was saved through a £450,000 fundraising effort.
Volunteers say their work strengthens friendships, supports the elderly, and keeps the village spirit alive.
