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Residents in Freeland, Oxfordshire, raised £175,000 to buy their old church, planning to turn it into a community hub and café by late 2026.
A community in Freeland, Oxfordshire, has raised £175,000 from nearly 250 residents and local businesses to buy the disused Grade II listed Freeland Methodist Church, with plans to convert it into a community hub and café.
The Freeland Community Benefit Society is finalizing the purchase and preparing a new planning application after prior approvals expired.
Architect Maya Ellis has been hired to design a flexible layout for the historic building.
An additional £165,000 is needed for renovations, with fundraising events underway.
Work is expected to begin early in 2026, aiming for a partial opening by late summer or autumn, serving residents of all ages, especially parents, seniors, and teenagers.
Los residentes de Freeland, Oxfordshire, recaudaron £ 175,000 para comprar su antigua iglesia, con la intención de convertirla en un centro comunitario y cafetería a finales de 2026.