To bring the vision to life, the group demonstrated strong leadership and determination, successfully securing two major grants — one from the Community Ownership Fund (National Lottery) and another from the Scottish Land Fund (SLF) — which enabled the building to be brought into permanent community ownership. This core funding was further strengthened by matched contributions from the Gargunnock Estates Trust, preparatory support from the Windfarm Panel, and a vital donation from alumnus John Scott, whose backing provided financial security during a critical stage of the project.

To ensure broad-based community involvement, the Committee launched a highly successful community share offer, allowing local residents to invest directly in the project. This not only raised substantial funds but also deepened the sense of local ownership and pride.

By December 2024, the vision became reality when the revitalised community shop officially reopened. The transformed premises are now more than just a retail outlet: they serve as an attractive, inclusive, low-carbon and sustainable hub at the heart of the village. Offering essential services to residents and visitors alike, the shop has once again become a focal point for daily life and community connection.

Importantly, the restoration project was designed with long-term resilience in mind. The building has benefitted from extensive green upgrades including a roof half-covered with solar panels, an air source heat pump, battery storage, and enhanced insulation. These features make the shop highly energy efficient, less reliant on fossil fuels, and a model of environmental sustainability — future-proofing it for generations to come.