We offer information and guidance for people who run community buildings, including village halls, community centres, church halls, social clubs, and other buildings that are available for hire by groups and individuals. We have resources available free of charge for Action Hampshire member organisations: Action Hampshire member organisations:
Hallmark quality standards checklists
We don’t currently run the Hallmark quality standards scheme but you can use the checklists to carry out a self-audit of how you run your building and organisation:
- The organisation – constitutional and legal issues
- Financial issues – reporting requirements and managing the charity’s money
- Appropriate use of your premises – hiring arrangements and licences
- Keeping everyone safe – risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
- Looking after your building – maintenance procedures and insurance
Your Village Hall Management Committee
A more detailed look at the different roles within a charity’s management committee and how to hold effective meetings.
Maintaining Your Hall
A guide to keeping your building in good condition through a programme of regular maintenance.
Model documents
These documents are produced with expert input from solicitors specialising in charity law. Each document costs £20 for Action Hampshire members that manage a community building, and £40 for other organisations.
- Model hiring agreement
- Occupational licence
- Lease of land and trust deed for a village hall charitable trust
- Transfer of freehold land and trust deed for a village hall charitable trust
- Charitable Incorporated Organisation model constitution for a village hall
- Articles of Association for a village hall limited company
Apply to become a member of Action Hampshire via this link to access all the benefits that come with membership.
Find out more about information and guidance for community buildings via this link.
Find out more about our networking and training opportunities for community buildings via this link.
