Village Halls Publications

Community First members Model Documents can be posted to you at a 50% discount on the list price. Information Sheets can be sent to you free of charge as PDF files via email. We will check your membership status and email the information usually the same day. They will be charged at a reduced rate of £5 if you prefer the sheets to be posted. If you need the information urgently we will make every effort to ensure it is with you on the same day as your call.

Non Members Please see the price list below. Sheets will be sent to you by post or via email on receipt of your cheque.

To order copies of these publications contact the Community Buildings Team at Community First on 01684 312730 or email robg@comfirst.org.uk
Please give us the title of the publication, and the name of your community building.

Cheques should be made payable to “Community First” and sent to:

Community First,
Malvern View, Willow End Park,
Blackmore Park Rd, Malvern, Worcs
WR13 6NN


Model Documents £20 each, £10 to members.
Village Hall Good Management Toolkit
Model Hiring Agreement
Model Rules for Village Halls
Model Constitution Document: A for Freehold Properties
Model Constitution Document: B for Leasehold Properties

Village Halls Information Sheets £10 each. Free to members.
1. Planning Fees for Village Halls
2. Parish Council Help for Village Halls
3. Post Offices in Village Halls
4. Funding Trusts for Village Halls and Community Centres
5. Village Halls, Children and Young People
6. Village Halls and registration for VAT
7. Village Halls Insurance Cover
8. Under stage Storage
9. The Village Hall and its Premises Licence
10. Alcohol in Village Halls
11. The Charities Act 1992 & 1993
12. Phonographic Performance Ltd - Sound Recordings for use in Public
13. The Performing Rights Society (Music Licence Charges under Tariff CB)
14. Asbestos
15. Health & Safety Legislation and Village Halls
16. Trustee Model Information Pack for New VH Management Committee Members
17. Trustees - Roles and Responsibilities
18. Village Halls and VAT on Building Work and Other Purchases
19. Health and Hygiene in Village Halls
20. Overnight Accommodation in Village Halls
21. Village Halls as Employers
22. Funding for the Provision of Community Centres and Village Halls
23. Village Halls and Payment of Rates
24. Making Village Halls Accessible
25. Coping with VAT on Fuel and Power
26. Setting up an IT Resource Centre
27. Business Plan
28. Bingo in Village Halls
29. The Village Hall: Heating
30. The Village Hall: Flooring
31. An Introductory Guide to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
32. Gaming and Lotteries
33. Sale of Goods
34. Trustee Liability and Trustee Indemnity Insurance