The shop is run on a day-to-day basis by the shop manager and a team of duty managers.
The Larder is run by a volunteer management committee, which includes members with extensive experience in finance, HR, marketing, and advertising.
The key to Lodsworth Larder’s success is the continual support of our volunteers. We have a dedicated team of volunteers ranging from teenagers (working towards their Duke of Edinburgh award) to those in their seventies.
Most people have a regular shift, but we also have a pool of people who are happy to help out as and when needed. They are involved in running the shop, from manning the till to stocking the shelves and are always brimming with creative ideas and new goods to stock.
If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering, please contact manager@lodsworthlarder.com
We all appreciate the huge benefits of having a village shop as part of the community.
Lodsworth Larder is a community benefit society created by the community for the community and initially funded by grants and shareholder donations. We are registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, with not-for-profit status, and our purpose is to serve the community.
We are always looking for more shareholders to join our society in order for it to widely represent the village and our customers. New and subsequent donations help pay for fixtures and fittings and ensure the future sustainability of the Larder.
If you would like to become a shareholder* or make a donation, please email the Honorary Secretary at manager@lodsworthlarder.com for an application form.
* The Lodsworth Larder shares cannot distribute dividends and have no saleable value.
Donations from shareholders, Lodsworth Outlook Magazine and the Lodsworth Fete have helped buy equipment such as fridges and freezers, a laptop and a new bean-to-cup coffee machine
Thanks to our volunteers, staff, and wonderful community, Lodsworth Larder has received many prestigious awards and listings.
- Fine Food Digest, April 2022 – Deli of the Month
- Countryside Alliance Award 2021 – South East Regional Winner Village Shop/Post Office
- Rural Business Awards 2019/20 – Finalist for the South East of England
- Country Life “Britain’s Best Village Stores” August 2019
- ‘People’s Choice’ category of the National Rural Community Business Awards, 2019: Amanda Spence for 10 years of outstanding service as a volunteer (pictured above)
- Winner of the Daily Telegraph Magazine ”Best Corner Shop 2012
- West Sussex County Council Design and Sustainability Award 2011
- Regional winner of the West Sussex County Council, Social Enterprise Empowerment Awards 2011
- Runner-Up National Social Enterprise Empowerment Awards 2011
- Winner of the Nectar Business, Small Business Award 2011
- Winner of Campaign for the Protection of Rural England Awards for Building an Eco-Friendly Village Shop October 2011