Community Centres and Facilities
Community facilities play a vital role in our communities in helping to provide access to services and generally helping to meet communities' social, recreational, educational and welfare needs and reduce isolation, particularly in our rural areas.
Winchester District is served by a wide range of community facilities including Village Halls, Church Halls, Community Centres and other facilities such as Scout Huts and Pavilions. They offer a venue for hire or a programme of regular activities to suit many needs.
You can search all venues, or find the one nearest to you, by using the e.VOLve website.
If you are involved with running or managing a community building in Winchester district then the following information which might be of use to you is available at the foot of the page:
- Grants available from Winchester City Council for community facilities
- Example of a risk assessment for a village hall
- 'Fitter finance in the voluntary and community sector' - An introduction to finance and accounting for voluntary and community organisations in Hampshire
- Information on Alcohol, Entertainment and Premises Licenses
Latest Updates:
Alcohol and Entertainment Licences
The Licensing Act 2003 came into effect in November 2005, requiring anyone selling or supplying alcohol, or providing regulated entertainment or late night refreshment to hold a premises licence or club premises certificate.
10/04/2008
Grants
There are a number of different types of grants available through different organisations for community groups, residents, students and families
25/10/2006
Gaming Machines Licence
A gaming machine licence is required in respect of premises providing amusements with prizes by way of machines
24/10/2006
In this section:
Community Property Registration Form 2007
The Council recognises the important role that community facilities play in the quality of life for its residents and is compiling a database of properties in the Winchester area.
23/01/2007
Related Items:
Capital Grants
Voluntary and community-run organisations in the Winchester District can apply for a capital grant towards improvements, renovations or new build of community facilities. The scheme is now closed to applications for 2007/08 but will reopen in September 2007 for 2008/09 awards.
13/10/2006
Alcohol, Entertainment and Premises Licences
The City Council is responsible for Entertainment and Premises Licences which include the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late night refreshment
04/10/2007
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Example risk assessment for a village hall |
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Fitter finance in the voluntary and community sector |
