Own a stake in the pub's future
Community Share Offer
The Gold Cup Inn is now a registered Community Benefit Society, and this is your chance to own a part of it. By buying shares you become a member of the Society, with an equal say in how our pub is run and a direct stake in keeping it at the heart of Nether Silton, Over Silton, Kepwick and Cowesby for generations to come.
This is a one-off opportunity to protect a key part of our area’s heritage. Shares start at just £100, every member gets one vote regardless of how much they invest, and the money raised goes entirely towards securing and running the pub.
£100 minimum
One member, one vote
A long-term investment
About the offer
The Gold Cup Inn Community Benefit Society Limited is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (Society number 9761). The share offer opened on 10 June 2026, with the community takeover of the pub planned from 1 July 2026.
We are aiming to raise between £13,000 and £30,000, with an optimal target of £15,000. This funds the start-up costs of taking on the pub, including the lease, opening stock, equipment and working capital. If we do not reach the minimum target, every investor is refunded in full.
Buying shares makes you a member of the Society and gives you a vote on how the pub is run. The value of shares cannot rise, but members may vote to pay modest interest from Year 3 onwards, subject to how the business performs. Please read the full Share Prospectus below before applying, as it sets out the plan, the finances and the risks in detail.
How to apply
Applying is simple. Download the two documents below, read the Share Prospectus, then complete and return the Share Application Form to a committee member. You must be 18 or over to apply for shares.
Share Prospectus
Share Application Form
Payment is by online bank transfer (preferred) or cheque. Bank details are in Section D of the application form. For online transfers, please use a reference made from the first three letters of your first name and surname (for example, Mary Smith would use MARSMI).
Confirmation of your application and payment will be sent by email, and your share certificate will follow by post. If you would like a paper copy of either document, or have any questions, please contact the Steering Group at committee@thegoldcupinn.co.uk.
Apply online
Prefer to apply online? Complete the form below and a committee member will be in touch to confirm your application and arrange payment.