The White Swan in its current incarnation has been at the centre of Charlton Village since the Victorian era around the 1840s, though even before that, a pub on the site has been Charlton’s civic heart.

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White Swan Music and Arts will protect this long heritage and breathe new life into the space creating an innovative arts charity dedicated to revitalising the much-loved White Swan pub as its core. By refurbishing the pub, we will preserve an important community asset and use its operations as a sustainable income generator.

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The revenue generated from the pub will form a cornerstone of our financial strategy, providing vital unrestricted income to ensure the building’s upkeep and to fund our charitable activities.

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This approach allows us to offer low-cost community room rentals and subsidise a diverse programme of music and arts activities for young people and community groups, removing barriers to access creative opportunities. By blending social enterprise and charitable purpose, the White Swan will provide a vibrant, self-sustaining space that benefits both the community and local artists for years to come.