Village Halls & Community Buildings Advisory Service
Village Halls Network
Supporting Hertfordshire village halls and community venues.
What we do
🏡Advice on governance, bookings, policies, hire arrangements and the day-to-day operation of your hall.
📄Template policies, hire agreements, risk checks, trustee tools and practical guidance to make running a hall easier.
💡Funding leads and bid support for repairs, accessibility, energy efficiency and wider improvements.
🤝A countywide peer network offering shared learning, training opportunities and stronger connections between village halls across Hertfordshire.
How we help
🧭Start with a short discovery call to understand your hall and priorities.
🧰Match ready-to-use tools and create a simple action list.
🛡️Support with governance, policies, safeguarding and health and safety basics.
⚡Share energy-efficiency advice, grant leads and improvement opportunities.
📣Promote your hall through our network and local partnerships.
📊Track progress and share practical learning and successes with other halls.
What your membership includes
Village Halls Network membership is £40 per year, running from September to August. It gives your hall practical support, useful resources and a stronger connection to the wider rural Hertfordshire network.
🆘Up to two hours of tailored one-to-one support each year, including funding advice, policy development, governance guidance and organisational health checks. (Non members pay £35 per hour plus expenses )
📚Up to 40 ACRE National Village Hall information sheets, alongside members-only templates, briefings, resources and training invitations.
🎟️Priority booking for relevant free events and discounts on selected training or bespoke support.
💷Regular policy briefings, funding updates and practical opportunities for your hall.
🌐A hall listing in the Village Halls Directory, which you can maintain yourself.
🤝Opportunities to exchange learning, ideas and experience with other village halls.
£Join group funding bids to drive income into your hall.
Ask questions, share practical experience and learn from other halls and community buildings across Hertfordshire. Discussions are for Village Halls Network members.
