How can parish councils support village halls?

 Course Overview

A practical and informative training session designed to help parish councillors and clerks confidently navigate their relationship with village halls and community buildings. This course provides clear guidance on governance, funding, legal responsibilities, and the opportunities available to support these important local assets.

Topics include:

• Appointing a Parish Councillor to a village hall management committee and reporting back to the council
• Using the precept to fund hall maintenance and improvements
• Providing capital funding for repairs, extensions, and major projects
• Pump-prime grants for new activities and community initiatives
• Understanding when Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) borrowing can be used
• Village hall ownership structures and the role of a custodian trustee
• Sole trustee arrangements where the Parish Council is also the charity trustee
• Reclaiming VAT on equipment purchases and building materials

Ideal for parish councillors, clerks, and village hall trustees, this session offers practical guidance to help councils support, fund, and work effectively with their community halls.