Nether Whitacre Village Hall

Charity 517574

www.netherwhitacrevillagehall.co.uk

Overview

Summary

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

Nether Whitacre Village Hall appears to be a locally rooted rural civic asset that has evolved from serving its parish into a flexible venue with a wider catchment. Its role is less that of a programme-delivery charity than an enabling platform: it provides affordable, adaptable space and parking that allow clubs, informal groups, private gatherings and disability-related activity to take place. Its history of volunteer fundraising and council support suggests that community stewardship and public partnership remain central to its identity.

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Operational geography

Sources:ONSCivic AtlasAI-assisted

Coverage: Neighbourhood

Operational areas:

    Evidence and reasoning
    Supporting evidence
    Remaining uncertainties
    • The Charity Commission entry lists Birmingham City among the places where the charity operates, but it does not identify any Birmingham service, venue, partner or activity location.
    • The organisation's sole evidenced venue is in Whitacre Heath, North Warwickshire. Its Birmingham postal address does not establish that the venue is within the City of Birmingham or within any supplied Birmingham ward.
    • The hall says it attracts users and groups from further afield, but the available evidence does not show whether this amounts to regular delivery activity in Birmingham rather than Birmingham residents travelling to the Warwickshire venue.
    • No material partnerships extending the hall's operational reach into Birmingham were evidenced.
    Additional evidence needed
    • Current booking, programme or user-origin data showing regular activities delivered in a specific Birmingham ward or recognised place.
    • Evidence of formal delivery partnerships, outreach sessions or satellite venues located within Birmingham.
    • A current annual report or operational plan that explains the basis for the Charity Commission declaration that the charity operates in Birmingham City.

    Areas of work

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Amateur Sport
    • Animals
    • Disability
    • Education/training
    • Other Charitable Purposes
    • Recreation
    • Religious Activities

    Who they help

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Children/young People
    • Elderly/old People
    • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
    • People With Disabilities
    • The General Public/mankind

    How they help

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space

    Discoveries involving this organisation

    The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.

    Observations

    Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

    • A civic platform rather than a single-purpose service

      The hall appears to create value primarily by enabling other organisations, groups and residents to organise activities, rather than by delivering one defined service itself.

      Why it matters

      This suggests its influence may be broader than its own activity list indicates: the hall may function as local social infrastructure on which multiple small-scale community connections depend.

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      • “The charity helps through providing buildings, facilities and open space.”

        Source:Charity Commission

      • “The hall is used for sport and fitness groups, community events, meetings, celebrations, dog shows and training.”

        Source:Organisation

    • A parish asset with a wider rural catchment

      Although created for the Parish of Nether Whitacre, the hall appears to have become a venue used by people and groups from beyond the immediate parish.

      Why it matters

      Its role may therefore depend on relationships with neighbouring settlements and mobile user groups, not solely on local residents. This could affect how its community value, demand and accessibility are understood.

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      • “Originally designed for the community of the Parish it now attracts interest from people and groups further afield.”

        Source:Organisation

      • “The hall is situated 3 miles between Coleshill and Kingsbury.”

        Source:Organisation

    • Volunteer-led development appears to shape its operating model

      The hall's origin story suggests an organisation built through local volunteer effort, with public-sector support helping convert community ambition into a lasting facility.

      Why it matters

      This may indicate that stewardship, fundraising capacity and relationships with parish and district councils are important organisational strengths, as well as potential dependencies.

      Show evidence

      • “The hall opened on 6th May 1985 after several years of fundraising by volunteers.”

        Source:Organisation

      • “The project received support from the Parish and North Warwickshire Councils.”

        Source:Organisation

      Remaining uncertainties

    • It is unclear which regular groups are still active, how often the hall is used, and whether demand exceeds available capacity.
    • There is no evidence about affordability, accessibility features, governance, financial resilience or the experiences of disabled users and local residents.

      Additional evidence needed

    • Current booking and usage data, including regular users, geographic catchment and unmet requests.
    • Information on trustees, volunteers, finances, accessibility provision and partnerships with local councils or community organisations.
    Charity Commission profile
    Source:Charity Commission

    Activities

    We maintain a well kept village hall providing facilities for local and non local residents. Activities include facilities for badminton, weekly circuit training, weekly special needs playgroup, Ring Craft. Large hall available for larger groups, meeting room for parish council's & other meetings. Family and club celebrations/parties, dog shows, quizzes, bands. Large car park

    Charity objects

    VILLAGE HALL