Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Getting ready to open your space

Opening your hall to the public is an exciting moment.

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/taking-on-a-space/opening

Building fabric

One of the challenges of running a village or community hall is looking after the building itself.,If your village or community hall is a heritage building, there will be certain considerations and challenges

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/building-fabric

History

recruitment and training of volunteers for emergency relief, the administration of grants and loans for village,halls, a Music Committee to encourage amateur music, and a training and loan scheme for rural blacksmiths,remit to provide a forum and focus for the interests of Councils of Social Service, Federations of Village,Halls, and community associations.

https://scvo.scot/about/history

Business planning

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

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/operational-management/business-planning

Supporting Scottish communities - Hallmaster backs SCVO’s village and community halls event

OPINION 23 April 2024 by Bernard Hammick

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Sponsored content: Hallmaster is supporting the Village and Community Halls event organised by the SCVO

https://tfn.scot/opinion/supporting-scottish-communities-hallmaster-backs-scvos-village-and-community-halls-event

Keegan and Pennykid supports SCVO’s inaugural village and community halls conference

OPINION 24 April 2024 SCVO partner

Families & Young People

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Regeneration & Housing

Sponsored content: "This event is a natural fit for us as it gives us further opportunity for us to learn and to continue with our commitment to supporting wherever possible"

https://tfn.scot/opinion/keegan-and-pennykid-supports-scvos-inaugural-village-and-community-halls-conference

Banking and buying

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

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/operational-management/banking-buying

Taking on a community space

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...

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/taking-on-a-space

Insurance

insuranceProperty and equipment insuranceCar insurance for staff/volunteersHirer’s public liability cover (for village,halls and community buildings) Insurance advice Under statutory regulations there are constraints on

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/finance-business-management/insurance

Fire safety

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

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/legal/fire-safety

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