Bishop Wilton Community Shop and Cafe, located at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, won the Keeping It Local award at the 2025 Rural Community Business Awards, hosted by Plunkett UK.
The award celebrates the shop’s commitment to using nearby businesses and products wherever possible, from coffee beans to bread rolls.
Anna Kemp, shop manager, said: “We are immensely proud to win this award and would like to thank everyone involved with the shop—customers, suppliers, members, and particularly all our amazing volunteers who keep our shop and café running and help it to thrive.”
The shop also stocks cards and postcards from a local artist, eggs from a nearby farm, and flowers grown in the village.
A weekly tray-bake delivery comes from a resident who has since expanded to a larger kitchen, while another villager now supplies bread further afield thanks to the shop’s support.
Ingrid Haywood (shop committee secretary), Ms Kemp, and Annina Diston (shop committee member) attended the event to accept the award.
Sarah Benn, membership manager at Plunkett UK, said: “It has been a great joy to recognise and celebrate all of the finalists at this Rural Community Business Awards.
“Each one is truly dedicated to making a difference in their community, and having a considerable impact on the lives of local people in a variety of different ways.”
