Celebrate Village Halls Week 2026 with us!

SRA is delighted to announce the return of Village Halls Week, which will take place 16th-20th March 2026, in partnership with Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). 

#VillageHallsWeek 2026 will highlight the importance of village halls to the health and wellbeing of rural communities across England, Wales and Scotland.

Village halls in Scotland are invited to join this celebration - registration will be open soon. 

Thanks to sponsorship from Utility Aid, community buildings in England, Wales and Scotland will receive free resources, including bunting, badges, and posters, to support local events and celebrate the impact of their work.

If your group would like to participate, please register your interest to receive the free campaign merchandise. Let’s come together to recognise the resilience, dedication, and passion of our village hall volunteers!

Village Halls Week 2026 Sponsors

We are grateful to Utility Aid and Hallmaster for sponsoring Village Halls Week 2026.

Utility Aid are the largest energy broker for the not-for-profit sector. They are able to help halls check if they are on the right meter profile, review the costs of existing tariffs and identify the lowest possible prices – a free audit of bills can be requested here. They also offer a national charity tender allowing groups to join together and save on their energy tariffs.

 

Hallmaster provides the leading online reservations system for village halls, developed in close conjunction with committee members and trustees. The system takes bookings, allows for easy invoicing and can even integrate with smart heating controls.

Resources to help you get involved in Village Halls Week 2026

We hope this campaign provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate, support, and encourage the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time to making these community buildings such special places.

Useful downloads and 2026 resources coming soon!

Village Halls Week volunteer gallery

This is an opportunity to thank a volunteer for their valuable contribution to your village hall. Whether you want to recognise their long-term dedication to the hall charity, their efforts in a particular fundraising event, or the energy and support they bring to the committee, this is your chance to celebrate them. It could even be a hall hirer who runs a regular coffee morning for the community.

Whatever their contribution, share it with everyone by using the Village Halls Week Volunteer Gallery.

How to Take Part:

  1. Choose a volunteer you would like to celebrate.
  2. Find a photograph (make sure you have permission to share it online).
  3. Click the ‘Create Your Own’ button below.
  4. Follow the instructions to design your poster for the Village Halls Week Volunteer Gallery.
  5. The software allows you to share the poster on your social media platforms if you wish.
  6. Create as many as you like—one for each of your committee members!
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