The Village Hall CIO Board has agreed the requirement to appoint a Heritage Officer, to join the CIO Board, in order to: :• Identify ways to preserve and integrate the current Village Hall's heritage into the new building. • Research and document the Village's broader history. • Publicise and promote the Village’s heritage. The Heritage Officer will collaborate with the CIO Board to create a sub-group of 4–5 people to support these activities.

On 11 May 2026, our MP, Roz Savage, accompanied by her Chief of Staff, Claire Waddell, paid a two-hour visit to our Village Hall. They received a briefing on our plans to replace our current Hall, a tour of the Hall, and far-ranging discussions on the project and the vital importance of this key asset to the community. From our perspective the visit went extremely well, - Roz and Claire seemed to enjoy the ‘engagement’; hopefully it will bear fruit to the benefit of our proje

On Saturday, 25 April 2026, the Village Hall was the venue for a comprehensive lifesaving first aid course. This event was organised to provide both an introduction and a refresher on essential first aid techniques for community members. The course was divided into two sessions, with each session lasting two hours. This structure allowed participants to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in a supportive setting.The course covered: • Resuscitation techniques • Un

Our MP, Roz Savage, thanked us in the May Parish News for our work to secure a new Village Hall for the Committee and expressed her support for finding funding: “I am so grateful to everyone involved in the efforts to try and enhance the Village Hall, with a view to making it accessible to everyone. Visiting the Committee is something I am really looking forward to doing soon as I look for funding grants to help with this process.”

The Village Hall CIO Board has agreed to appoint a Heritage Officer, to join the CIO Board, in order to: :• Identify ways to preserve and integrate the current Village Hall's heritage into the new building. • Research and document the Village's broader history. • Publicise and promote the Village’s heritage. The Heritage Officer will collaborate with the CIO Board to create a sub-group of 4–5 people to support these activities.

Christian Malford Village Hall Project: Donations - How to adjust the value of the ‘tip’ to JustGiving … Remember every donation is extremely valuable and contributes meaningfully to the advancement of this very worthwhile project Click the link below to see the video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18QJGXNNQY/

The decision regarding the Village Hall reconstruction project will be made in early September 2026. The primary consideration will be whether sufficient funding is secured from our four principal sources—Fundraising, Grants, Donations, and a Public Works Loan—to cover the costs of the project. Some individuals may prefer to pledge funds contingent upon confirmation that the new Village Hall will proceed. Please note that any donation payments made for bricks, or via JustGivi

Donations In April you should have received the Christian Malford Village Hall Donations Leaflet. The leaflet explains ‘Why we need a new Village Hall’ and requests your help in building a new Village Hall a major milestone in building our future together. We have identified four ways in which you can donate to this necessary and worthwhile project: 1. Buy & Brick: You can buy a brick with your name on it; Leave your mark on Christian Malford for prosperity! 2. Just Giving: Y

The Christian Malford Village Hall Rebuild Project ‘Donations Leaflet’ will be distributed to your home within the next few days; we encourage you to review it at your convenience. This leaflet outlines several methods by which you may contribute to the development of a new Village Hall. Your support is essential for the replacement of our Village Hall, which serves as a vital facility for the community. Our collaborative efforts can help realise this vision and establish a l

Christian Malford Village Hall Rebuild Project receives a generous £10k donation from the Christian Malford Events Committee .. Thank you!

We have asked the Communities Fund for clarification on why our application was not supported, and they responded candidly: · The review considers the levels of poverty and deprivation in the areas mentioned. Christian Malford is not considered to have significant issues in those areas. · Current funding priorities focus on direct support for disadvantaged groups, so the Fund tends to favour activities rather than capital projects. The notification from the Communities Fund s

We have asked the Communities Fund for clarification on why our application was not supported, and they responded candidly: · The review considers the levels of poverty and deprivation in the areas mentioned. Christian Malford is not considered to have significant issues in those areas. · Current funding priorities focus on direct support for disadvantaged groups, so the Fund tends to favour activities rather than capital projects. The notification from the Communities Fund s

GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN The Campaign is pursuing over 30 active opportunities, with major funding applications submitted to the National Lottery Community Fund (£150k) and Garfield Weston Foundation (£30k), both received specialist reviews before submission and we hope to have more clarity on them by late April. We also await a decision on the Community First grant from Thomas Crapper & Sons. Several applications, including several where specific data is needed, will