VILLAGE HALL REBUILD PROJECT: FUNDING UPDATE - 8 OCTOBER 2026
The total cost of the Village Hall Rebuild Project is £768,344 (this figure includes a 'Contingency Fund' of £39,312.
The plan remains to conduct the rebuild in two phases that will run in parallel should we have sufficient funds:
Phase 1 is the cost (£636,232) will re-build a fully functional village hall.
Phase 2 (£92,800) delivers 'fixtures and Fittings'.
The funding of the Village Hall Rebuild is reliant on a successful application for a £400,000 Public Works Loan repayable through the Council Tax (Precept) over the next 35 years. Our application was submitted, on 14 Sep 26, to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) for screening before being passed to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for a decision; we expect a response in late Oct/early Nov 26.
A high level view of the Village Hall Rebuild Project shows that we currently have a funding shortfall of around £54K:
Cost of Village Hall Rebuild Project:
Phase 1 - £636,232
Phase 2 - £ 92,800
Contingency 1 - £ 31,812
Contingency 2* - £ 7,500
Total - £768,344
Funding Sources:
External Grants/Donations - £ 21,500
Public Works - £400,000
CM Village - £215,306
Through Community First - £ 70,000
Pavilion Fund - £ 7,500
Total - £714,306
Shortfall - £ 54,038
* The Pavilion Fund earmarked £7,500 to the 'Rebuild Project' to be refunded if not required
We will remain active, through 2026/7, identifying and applying to potential sources for grants and donations to meet our the funding shortfall.
The generosity of the village, individuals and organisations, has raised an amazing £215,306 - approximately 30% of project costs: a magnificent effort! Thank you for your continued support! We are getting close to funding the Village Hall Rebuild and we would welcome further pledges to ensure that we can deliver this vital community asset.
If you can help, or have any suggestions, that will boost our fundraising effort please contact any of the Village Hall Trustees.
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