ACTION with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is pleased that further grant funding is being made available by government to help restore and modernise rural community buildings across England.
Village halls across England are now able to apply for grants to improve buildings and facilities.
The grants scheme was first announced to mark the occasion of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
The fund recognises the important role that village halls play in supporting rural communities.
To date just under £3m in grant funding has been awarded to village halls across rural England.
ACRE has been pleased to see the transformation of village halls and to have been able to contribute.
From new roofs with solar panels, internal reconfigurations with additional storage and much improved kitchens and toilet facilities to church spaces being utilised for community use; the improvements have been inspiring.
Groups responsible for village halls and working on projects to the value of £37,500 or more that lead to a reduction in rural loneliness, have a positive impact on the local environment, support the rural economy and contribute to community life can apply for grants between £7,500 and £75,000.
Grants for the smaller projects that halls wish to carry out may be made available later in the year or, do consider the Rural Community Buildings Loan Fund.
Remember to read the criteria carefully to find out if your village hall is eligible.
Queries can be emailed to [email protected]
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