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Carstairs Junction is exactly what it sounds like; a village built on a transport link.,In times gone by, the entire population of the village worked in the busy Carstairs railway station.,But she couldn’t stand by when the village’s community hall was threatened with indefinite closure.,The need to renovate the hall became much more urgent after Storm Éowyn, which blew part of the hall’,Silviya would like the renovated village hall to be a hub of knowledge and help for people whose homes

Figuring out what the future of your hall looks like is important, both when you're originally taking

Banks Your hall will need a bank account to be able to spend and receive money.

Deciding to take on a community space Here are some of the key things you need: A clear idea of how the space fits into wider community needs Good community support A robust business plan Adequate financial systems and controls Suitable governance and leadership in place Back to...

It’s likely that as the people running a village hall, you will know the space best.

Property and equipment insurance Car insurance for staff/volunteers Hirer’s public liability cover (for village,halls and community buildings) Insurance advice Under statutory regulations there are constraints on

organisations, ranging from grassroots community groups, arts and cultural organisations, sports clubs and village,halls to large housing and social care providers.,Campaigning, advice, equalities and rights, education, strengthening voices Bringing people together Village,halls, hobby groups, youth clubs, community events, cafes Health and well-being Mental and physical

The members of governing bodies go by a variety of names: Trustees Management board or Executive Committee Members Directors. The name depends on your legal status, governing document and custom and practice. If you’re registered as a company, you’ll have a ‘Board of Directors...

you manage your HR and employee relations including recruitment, benefits, culture and development Village,& community halls handbook Everything you need to know about setting up and running a community space

Some call us the third sectorSome call us the voluntary sector We are the #EssentialSector We are village,halls, sports clubs, youth clubs, cafes and shopsWe are organisations working in housing, health, social