HRH The Prince of Wales comments on Ecorys report for Pub is the Hub

Ecorys was commissioned to undertake an assessment of some of the benefits which have been brought about by Pub is The Hub's work. 

Pub is The Hub is a not-for-profit advisory organisation that helps support the needs of licensees and communities by offering independent specialist advice on diversification or community ownership of pubs so that they can provide viable local services at the heart of the community. 

The research included consultations with stakeholders, a survey of pubs and a survey of local residents that live near Pub is The Hub schemes.  Ecorys creative services designed and produced the report which was launched in June.

Founder Patron HRH The Prince of Wales, who helped establish Pub is The Hub in 2001, said in a foreword to the report: “This report shows that rural pubs can bolster a rural economy, provide local jobs for local people, increase the sense of wellbeing in the area, and, ultimately, preserve the heart and soul of Britain’s rural communities."

For more information, please contact Sarah Jenkins at sarah.jenkins@uk.ecorys.com or +44 (0)845 313 7455.

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