TCG Group – Trottiscliffe Community Group

Join the community that saved The Plough and help shape its future.

For £500, you can purchase one share in the Trottiscliffe Community Group (TCG), the community benefit society that owns this historic village pub.

What you receive as a TCG Shareholder:

•  TCG Shareholder Card — your official proof of ownership and membership.

•  10% off at Bowley’s at The Plough and The Bar at The Plough.

•  Priority/first updates on all events, special dinners, seasonal menus, and community happenings.

Your investment helps maintain The Plough as a thriving community hub — preserving its 1483 heritage

Your investment directly supports village life. The money raised through shares helps fund important local projects, including:

  • Support for our village farm

  • Maintenance and activities at the village church

  • Initiatives for the village school

  • Care and improvement of our village green and shared spaces

Thanks to the community’s vision and hard work, The Plough is now thriving as a successful restaurant, bar, and gathering place. TCG’s goal is to keep it that way for future generations while continuing to support the wider needs of the village.

Ready to become a shareholder?

Be part of the story. Own a piece of The Plough.

Our Projects

THE PLOUGH 

In 2020, the villagers of Trottiscliffe joined forces to save their historic 15th-century pub, The Plough, from property developers. They formed the Trottiscliffe Community Group (TCG), a community benefit society, and successfully purchased the building.

VILLGE FARM

They have provided funding towards the development of the Village Farm.

Trottiscliffe: St Peter & St Paul

They have allocated funds towards the development of the church toilet facilities.

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