Managing a community facility during COVID-19
Throughout COVID-19 we are continuing to provide remote support to people managing village halls and other community buildings. We also continue to work on behalf of the Leicestershire and Rutland PFA to advise on the management of playing fields and other outdoor facilities. To support this work we've gathered together some information and resources that should help you to manage your facility appropriately during this time.
We're updating the information on this page as frequently as possible however things are changing rapidly as the situation continues to develop and availability of the services, information and resources may change.
National Lockdown - Advice for Village Halls
ACRE Guidance Sheet - National lockdown - 5th January 2021
This guidance is provided for village hall management committees. It is not a substitute for Government guidance or professional or legal advice
To view the Information Sheet please click here or the title above.
Re-opening village halls and community buildings
ACRE Guidance Sheet - Opening your hall after lockdown - 30 September 2020
This guidance is provided for village hall management committees. It is not a substitute for Government guidance or professional or legal advice
To view the Information Sheet please click here or the title above. Two additional documents are available below.
Appendix F - Risk Assessment for Community Building
Appendix G - Risk Assessment for Hirers
We would encourage you to use our information sheet in conjunction with the official government guidance which can be found by clicking here.
RCC Online Training Session - Re-opening your village hall or community building - 4th July 2020
A recording of an hour long training session we delivered via Zoom running through available guidance from ACRE and the UK Government on safely re-opening and using village halls and community buildings. Please note this session was delivered on 3rd July and is based on available guidance and legislation at that time. The guidance is provided for village hall management committees. It is not a substitute for Government guidance or professional or legal advice
Click here to view the recording in full.
You can view the slides from the meeting here.
Government Guidance - Safe use of multi-purpose community facilities
Official government guidance issued to guide the safe and legal use of multi-purpose community facilities including village halls and other community buildings
Government Guidance - Protective measures for children in out of school settings
Official government guidance setting out protective measures for holiday or after school clubs and other out of school settings for children during the coronavirus outbreak including those in village halls and other community buildings
Information sheets and model documents for village halls and community buildings
Information sheets and model documents
www.ruralcc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Village-Hall-Advice-Sheets-and-Model-Documents.pdf
RCC members have free access to all our village hall information sheets and model documents.
A list of available documents is available via the link above or by clicking here.
Joining the RCC costs £60 per year. To find out more please visit www.ruralcc.org.uk/join or email us on member@ruralcc.org.uk.
Guidance for village halls and other charities on meetings, AGMs and reporting
www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-charity-sector
Guidance from the Charity Commission for village halls and other charities concerned about meetings, AGMS and reporting during the coronavirus outbreak.
Funding available to community facilities during the outbreak
ACRE - Village Hall Eligibility for Government Support
A summary document prepared by ACRE setting our eligibility for support from Government for village halls and similar rural community buildings
Other useful guidance and resources for community facilities during the outbreak
RCC Guidance Sheet - Advice for village halls and community buildings during COVID-19
An advice sheet prepared by our community buildings specialist with key details to help you safely manage your facility in line with Government measures and guidance.
www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/information/coronavirus
NCVO guidance and resources to support charities, voluntary organisations and volunteers during the covid-19 pandemic including information to help you decide what steps you and your organisation need to take.