Why should you create a Hire Checklist?
The majority of village halls hire out their premises to groups and organisations, and creating a checklist is a really good way to help village halls and hirers to keep the premises safe and accessible. Sometimes it is the little things, like making sure that hirers know how to open and close the hall for their activities, that make all the difference to generating repeat bookings.
Of course, whilst the villlage hall may be complying with legislation and health and safety requirements, these can be undermined if a hirer does not appreciate what the halls procedures are, so having a comprehensive checklist that is publicly accessible can help ensure everyone is working in the same direction.
Here are some suggestions for essential information to include in the checklist. We’d suggest the checklist should be kept in a place accessible to all hirers and users of the premises.
Village Halls should also have a visible notice board displaying items such as especially the Health & Safety Poster and statement, landlord’s emergency contact details, hirer’s Code of Conduct and emergency services contact details.
Community Action Norfolk's Development Team are able to help develop policies and hiring handbooks, can train your trustees to be aware of their legal obligations, and much more. If there is something you need support with please contact us on office@communityactionnorfolk.org.uk.