ViRSA supports rural communities wanting to set up and run a community owned shop. We provide practical assistance through this website, a network of community retail advisers, a national office and various publications.

Community ownership is often the only viable option for villages wishing to retain or introduce a local shop. ViRSA is a national charity dedicated to supporting villages wishing to provide this service.

ViRSA expertise is also used to carry out research and development projects on behalf of government and other organisations.

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1. Are you aware of any online forums who's focus is on the post office closure initiative ?
2. How do engage the council over post offices?
3. Can the Post Office use our village hall?

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