RI-06-CS-The George and Dragon.pdf

RI-06-CS-The George and Dragon.pdf - page 1/4 - The George and Dragon

The George and Dragon

RI-06-CS-The George and Dragon.pdf - page 2/4 - This case study report provides an overv…

This case study report provides an overview of the George and Dragon a community pub with a shop, allotment, orchard and apiary and describes the factors that are perceived to underpin its success. The findings are drawn from research commissioned by Power to Change and carried out by NatCen Social Research and WPI Economics. More information about the study and additional research reports can be found on the Power to Change website.

RI-06-CS-The George and Dragon.pdf - page 3/4 - � This model is mutually beneficial for …

� This model is mutually beneficial for the tenant and HCP. HCP has been able to charge a reasonable rent to their tenant but one that is lower than the rates charged by corporate pub companies. This allows the tenant a good standard of living while providing them with an incentive to increase profits. The rent was also high enough to allow HCP to provide a good rate of interest to its members and to build its reserves year-on-year in case of unexpected costs such as maintenance of the premises.

RI-06-CS-The George and Dragon.pdf - page 4/4 - HCP once considered adding bed and break…

HCP once considered adding bed and breakfast accommodation to The George and Dragon, but chose not to because a feasibility study commissioned by HCP indicated that additional income generated would not be sufficient to justify the investment required to develop it.