The Bevy sees itself as “more than a pub” re-opening its doors in 2014 to provide a vital range of community services to the people of Moulsecombe and Bevendean.

Coming from Quaker Social Action ’s creaking and “characterful” offices in Tower Hamlets, my director and I were a little out of our comfort zone.

Social investment is no fairy tale, but you might need to kiss a few frogs before you get the right deal.