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 support community buildings with free email bulletins, networking opportunities, and guidance and information covering a range of issues including:
- Funding
- Funding sources list May 2026
- If you need funding for particular activities happening in your building (anything from art sessions to Zumba), our colleagues at Basingstoke Voluntary Action can run a search for you. For more in-depth support, get in touch with the Local Infrastructure Organisation that covers your area. Details can be found through the Community Infrastructure Partnership for some parts of Hampshire, with others covered by Community First.
- Insurance – more information about insurance can be found through this link
- Safeguarding – click this link for information about safeguarding
- Health and safety
- Marketing
Newsletter
Sign up for our regular news bulletins to get the latest news on local events and training, funding opportunities, and new legislation affecting community buildings. Please contact us via communitybuildings@actionhampshire.org to sign up.
Information sheets
We provide information sheets free of charge to all community buildings in Hampshire, thanks to funding we receive from the Government (Defra) through our membership of the ACRE Network. Here is a list of these information sheets (updated May 2026) and you can contact us at communitybuildings@actionhampshire.org if you would like any of these resources. See more information about ACRE
1-1 support
Members of Action Hampshire can access more in-depth support on a range of issues, including those listed above. Additionally, we can offer one-to-one intensive support on a consultancy basis for: applying for grants, business planning, governance and committee training, engaging with your community. We are cost-effective, with daily rates considerably lower than most commercial organisations and any surplus we make being reinvested into the people and communities of Hampshire. Please contact us to find out more.
Find out more about our networking and training opportunities for community buildings
Find out more about community buildings resources available to Action Hampshire member organisations
