Freeland Community Hub (FCH) is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a Charitable Community Benefit Society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, registration no. 9627 with effect from 10 October 2025, and with HMRC as an exempt charity number ZD49515.
FCH operates in accordance with the Co-operatives UK Charitable CBS Model Rules. The Society will support the village community by helping more vulnerable or isolated groups, for example, providing older adults with an accessible daytime space, clubs, and social activities; offering parents a family friendly cafe, a toddler group, and opportunities to connect during school hours; and providing support for young people with evening workshops, sporting, musical and creative activities in a safe venue.
The project will restore the oldest Methodist Church in the Witney Circuit and encourage appreciation of an important piece of local history.
The rules of the Society can be downloaded here: