Village Halls - Homepage

The Village Halls website is a one stop shop for news, information and networking for anyone involved in managing a village hall or community building in Scotland.

Funding for cinema equipment - 04 Sep 08

A new fund will give small scale grants for digital projection equipment. This scheme is intended to assist film clubs, community groups, and other bodies in rural areas seeking to present a planned annual programme of DVD screenings. Investment is available to purchase capital equipment up to a maximum cost of £5,000.

Changes to company law - 06 Aug 08

This information on the changes to company law relating to company secretaries is provided by MacRoberts LLP. The changes will be relevant to organisations that are companies limited by guarantee.

Funding latest - 55, from the Rural Community Gateway - 31 Jul 08

Catch up on the latest funding news from The Rural Community Gateway website. It includes latest news on funding, including new programmes, deadlines and events, plus a spotlight on the Gateway Exchange Fund.

Rural Direct helps halls access funding - 04 Jul 08

picture of SCVO and Crofters Commission Staff

If your community wants to refurbish your village hall, develop new local services or come up with a long-term plan for community development, then a new service run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and the Crofters Commission can help you make the most of the funding programmes that are out there.

Full list of News Stories

New! - Energy-saving and access systems in community sports facilities
This report has been produced by sportscotland to evaluate the benefits of installing energy-saving and access systems to a community sports facility at Guildtown Community Hall, Perthshire.

New! - Sport England: Design guidance note for village and community halls
This publication is a good guide to designing a multi use hall that combines sport and other community uses.

Updated! - Funding building projects
The funding page has been updated to include the Scotland Rural Development Programme which can provide funding for community facilities through Rural Priorities and LEADER.

Updated! Fire safety legislation
The information page on fire safety has been updated to include the sector specific guide for Places of Entertainmement and Assembly that is applicable to community and village halls.

Gift Aid - 29 Aug 08
This page explains what Gift Aid is and how charities can use it to make tax efficient use of donations (i.e. increase their value).

UK Companies Acts - 20 Aug 08
Brief overview of the relevant legislation including the Companies Act 1985 and the increasing importance of European measures.

Becoming a Company - 20 Aug 08
Explains limited liability and what becoming a company entails including what documents are required, where to register and what happens if an organisation wants to change into a company.

Unincorporated or Company Status? - 20 Aug 08
The difference between incorporated and unincorporated, the major advantages and disadvantages of unincorporated and of company status.

Organisational Structures - 20 Aug 08
An introduction to the range of legal forms available and what to consider when choosing one.

09 Sep 08 Edinburgh
Planning for Success
Training Course

19 Sep 08 Glasgow
Full Cost Recovery
Training Course

23 Sep 08 Inverness
Costing Your Application
Training Course

24 Sep 08 Inverness
Public Safety for Events
Training Course

30 Sep 08 Edinburgh
Fundraising Fundamentals
Training Course

Calendar of courses and events

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