The Cockburnspath Community Shop Share Offer is moving towards its funding target of £25,000. The group has set an ambitious target of raising the money within six weeks.
With 10 days to go, the community have so far raised £17,000 and are looking for more Borderers to buy shares.
Each share can be bought for £10 and people can buy just one or any number up to 250.
The community is looking to open a shop to serve the local area after an unexpected closure of the Post Office in the village square.
The proceeds of the share offer will be used towards working capital and help to pay wages and buy initial stock when the shop opens next year.
The shop will be community owned and community led. Each shareholder will have one vote regardless of the size of their investment.
John Lamont MP said: “I met with some of the team back in February to hear about their plans for their community shop.
“It was under very sad circumstances that the Post Office in Cockburnspath had to close earlier this year.
“It is great that the village has such a dedicated team of people who are determined to bring the shop back to the village.
“With only a few days remaining, the team needs all the help they can get to get over the line and make this project a reality.
“I would urge anyone in the local area who wants to see a shop reinstated and has the means to help out to consider buying some shares and supporting their local community.”
Community Development Facilitator, Jennie Sutton, added: “This Community initiative is vital on so many levels, for community resilience, connection with one another, employment and development of skills through volunteering.
"When you buy a share, you're more than a customer, you're an investor. So buy a community share, a Christmas gift for your community."
