Small community. Big ambitions.
Pubtopia exists to reduce rural isolation, improve wellbeing, support local businesses, artists and makers, care for the environment and encourage low-carbon rural tourism. Here's the practical proof, in plain English.
Pubtopia is a registered Community Interest Company, number 16276297.
- Registered CIC
- 16276297
- Local suppliers
- 15+
- Workshops delivered
- 10+
- Dementia & memory loss openings
- Monthly
- Bell Tents
- 3
- Wider volunteers
- 20+
- Profits reinvested
- 100%
What we've built so far
- Registered Community Interest Company — number 16276297
- Physical base in Tal-y-Coed, Monmouthshire
- 15+ local suppliers, makers and contributors supported
- 10+ creative and wellbeing workshops delivered to date
- CPR and defibrillator training delivered for local people
- Monthly dementia and memory loss friendly openings
- 3 Bell Tents available from March 2027
- 3 founding volunteers
- 20+ wider volunteers and helpers
- 100% of profits reinvested into Pubtopia projects
- Working towards free respite breaks for families from 2027
Reinvestment
100% of profits are reinvested into Pubtopia projects and community activity.
Reducing unnecessary travel
For some residents, even a simple trip for milk can mean a 16-mile round journey. By making everyday essentials more locally available, Pubtopia helps reduce unnecessary travel and the emissions that come with it.
Tackling rural isolation
Our workshops, monthly openings and shared spaces are designed for people who might otherwise spend most of the week without seeing anyone. Read about our dementia and memory loss friendly openings.
Local Community Award — Wales Food & Drink Awards.
The Halfway Tal-y-Coed was named winner of the Local Community Award (Gwobr Gymunedol) at the Wales Food & Drink Awards — recognition for the role the pub plays at the heart of rural community life.
A community reception at 10 Downing Street.
In December 2024, Pubtopia founder Rhi Metters was invited to a community reception at 10 Downing Street — a moment of recognition for the rural community work happening in this quiet corner of Monmouthshire.
Organisations we have worked with or received support from.
Pubtopia has worked with and received support from organisations that share our commitment to strengthening rural communities, widening access and creating practical local projects.
Pub is The Hub
A not-for-profit supporting pubs to diversify and provide local services that add social value in their communities.
GAVO
Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations, supporting voluntary and community action across the region.
The National Lottery Community Fund
Funding support helping communities across the UK to thrive.
Monmouthshire Food Partnership
A local food network supporting Monmouthshire's food system, producers and community food activity.
Monmouthshire Housing Association
A local housing association working with communities across Monmouthshire.
Whitecastle Community Council
Local community council serving the Whitecastle area.
Working with funders and partners.
Pubtopia works with funders, community organisations, local councils, charities and service providers to deliver practical projects that reduce rural isolation and strengthen community wellbeing.
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