village halls
02 Dec 2024
Village Halls Week – Save the Date!
Village hall groups across the UK are being encouraged to put 17-23 March 2025 in their diaries by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). The charity hopes to use...
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11 Nov 2024
Funding For West Norfolk
The Go Green West Norfolk project is offering grants of up to £8,000 to help community, village halls, and sports facilities in West Norfolk reduce their carbon footprint and enhance...
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10 Jun 2024
ACRE Reopens Grant Applications for Village Hall Improvements
ACRE is pleased to confirm that village hall management committees can apply once again for larger grants to improve their buildings The fund, which was originally announced to mark the Late...
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03 Jun 2024
Celebrating Volunteers Week: The Unsung Heroes of Rural Communities
Every year, the first week of June marks an extraordinary period where we shine a light on the selfless individuals whose dedication helps to keep the heart of rural communities...
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11 Mar 2024
Spring Budget 2024
The Spring Budget, presented last week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has sparked interest and concern among rural communities and their advocates. The Rural Services Network (RSN) has identified areas of...
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11 Mar 2024
Village Halls: Celebrating the Heartbeat of Rural Communities
The Chancellor’s announcement of £5 million towards the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund for England is a significant win for rural communities. This timely injection of funds arrives as we...
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02 Feb 2024
Small grants made available to village halls in England
Defra funded grant scheme reopens for those managing rural community buildings, this time with a lower award threshold of £2, 000 to support smaller projects and make it accessible to...
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11 Dec 2023
Importance of Village Halls in Rural Communities
A report detailing an audit by independent charity Devon Communities Together into village halls, has shown the importance of village halls in rural community life. The full report from DCT shares evidence...
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20 Feb 2023
Free broadband offer for village halls extended
Airband is a provider of rural broadband services and this year is working closely with the Rural Services Network. Founded in 2009, Airband is an independent internet service provider bringing high speed...
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02 Feb 2023
Village Halls Week 2023
Village Halls Week is a national campaign, highlighting the contribution of England’s 10,000+ village halls to rural communities. It is an opportunity for hall management committees to celebrate their work...
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