Welcome to Canonbie Community Enterprise (CCE)

Canonbie Community Enterprise is a group of like minded local people who have formed a community benefit society located in Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Our original mission was to save the only Shop and Post Office in our community, but since our only pub in the village has closed in November 2024 we are now looking at a community buy out of the Cross Keys Hotel in Canonbie also. 

 

By supporting us you will help with this important project by helping to maintain vital services and fostering local unity in the heart of Canonbie village.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canonbie Community Enterprise?

Canonbie Community Enterprise is a community benefit society focused on saving and maintaining the only Shop and Post Office in Canonbie, Dumfriesshire and purchasing the Cross Keys Hotel to secure a Community hub for the village of Canonbie.

We have formed a Community Benefit Society (CBS) which is an organisation running a business or trade for the benefit of the community

It is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

It is registered as a Limited Company and although it will appear on the register at Companies House, the FCA manages annual returns and accounts

How Can I support the Cross Keys Hotel Buy Out

You can support CCE with the project to purchase the Cross Keys Hotel by becoming a member firstly, this helps with funding applications. Also please support any fundraising events we hold in the village in the next few months. You can also donate to the fund and fill in the Survey or email us with your ideas/wish list for the Community Pub Hub so we can plan the best possible outcome for the Pub.

How can I support the Community Shop?

You can support the Community Shop by shopping with us, volunteering, or making a donation to Canonbie Community Enterprise to help sustain our efforts.

What services does the Post Office provide?

The Post Office  and Shop provides a full range of postal services, courier/parcel drop off and collection, banking services, vehicle taxation, utility bill payment, mobile phone top up and village shop stocking the basics to the residents of Canonbie.

I would have no shopping, money or newspaper if you close The Shop and Post Office. It is my lifeline." 

Canonbie resident

About us

Canonbie Community Enterprise is a dedicated group of local residents who have come together with a common goal, to save our local amenities by taking over the Post Office and Shop and a Community Buy Out of the local Hotel which has closed recently.

We believe in the power of community and are committed to maintaining and enhancing the services that are crucial to our village. Our efforts are driven by a passion for preserving our local amenities and ensuring that Canonbie remains a vibrant,  sustainable community.

By supporting our initiatives, you’re not only helping to save vital services but also fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation. 

Join us in our mission to make Canonbie a better place for everyone.