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Village Hall Support
Village halls play a crucial role in supporting strong, diverse, vibrant and inclusive community groups. By being part of the Network your hall will benefit from specialist services and discounts and for management committee members to be reassured they are working effectively and with robust policies and procedures with the assistance of our Village Hall Advisor Richard Timney- richardt@comfirst.org.uk.
Your membership gives you a “there when you need it” helpline service backed by Action for Communities in Rural England (ACRE), advice bulletins, networking opportunities and training events.
To become a member or to find out more about our Village Hall Service please email info@comfirst.org.uk
Latest Village Hall Support News!
New Funding round is launched for hall improvements.
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The Platinum Jubilee Fund (PJF) has been refilled with £750k from the government so the scheme is re opened and will be administered by ACRE through its network … including us at Community First. The fund needs to be allocated within this financial year.
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The amount of capital funding that can be applied for at each hall can be no more than 20% of total eligible project costs. In addition, the minimum amount of capital funding that can be applied for is £7,500 with the maximum amount being £75,000. This means the minimum size of project that will qualify is £37,500.
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There are a number of caveats so do get in touch with any questions but the main restrictions are:
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New hall builds will not qualify
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You’ll need to have the rest of the funding in place before the grant is sent to you.
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Capital improvements or upgrades only
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Only halls in rural areas with a population of less than 10,000 people qualify
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Halls with a lease must have 21 years or more remaining.
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Community consultation is important.
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3 quotes are generally required for the process.
Stage 1 application forms will be available from Action with Communities in Rural England - ACRE
Support and Stage 2 materials will be available from us at Community First from richardt@comfirst.org.uk
