About Cotton End Village Hall
Our Aims & Objectives
The hall is an important part of our community and plays a vital role in the social welfare of the village by providing facilities for leisure, recreation and social inclusion.
The purpose of the Village Hall is to improve the conditions of life for the residents of the village irrespective of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, social class, religion or belief.
Our Objectives
Provide a welcoming, friendly atmosphere:
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Treat people as individuals.
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Respect the needs, wishes and interests of Hall users and prospective users.
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Operate in a transparent manner.
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Offer equal opportunity to all residents of the village.
Provide a focus for the Community:
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Support and develop the use of the hall by the Community.
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Respond to local needs and support local initiatives.
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Involve the community in decision-making regarding the hall where possible and appropriate.
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Involve the community in the running of the hall where possible and appropriate.
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Make the hall accessible to all.
Ensure the material sustainability of the hall:
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Provide a clean and safe Community hall.
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Ensure adequate staffing of the hall, as required.
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Ensure efficient use of the building.
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Ensure security of the building.
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Ensure that the hall conforms to statutory regulations, including Fire, and Health & Safety regulations.
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Ensure that appropriate insurance policies are in place.
Ensure the financial sustainability of the hall:
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Maintain a prudent financial policy with the aim of being self-financing
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Promote and encourage the use of the hall by groups and organisations from outside the immediate area to supplement income.
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Report back to community during our AGM and welcome input, suggestions and complaints in order to continue providing a great service.

The Team
Village Hall Clerk
Karen Watts
Karen has lived in the Village for 5 years and runs a Childminding business from her home. Her work means that she knows many of the parents and children living in the village and using the Primary School, and she is passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive village for the children and their families to thrive in. She has been in the role of part-time Clerk for the Village Hall since 2023.
Village Hall Chairperson & Trustee
Rachel Collins
Rachel has lived in the village her whole life, and is an active member of the Cotton End Baptist Church. She loves the community in Cotton End and following her appointment as Chairperson for the Village Hall in 2023, she is excited to be able to lead the team to meet the Hall's objectives, bringing fresh eyes to the policies, procedures and sustainability of the Hall to ensure it remains viable for future generations.
Village Hall Trustee
Jo Emmerson
Jo and her family moved to Cotton End in 2022 and was immediately struck by how welcoming and friendly the community is. Jo works as the manager for another small local Charity and is able to bring her skills and knowledge from that role to support the Hall to meet its objectives in the community with a focus on inclusion and accessibility.
Village Hall Trustee
Kieran Watts
Kieran has lived in the village since 2019 and takes a lead in ensuring the Village Hall meets regulatory compliance and takes a keen interest in village life. He enjoys walking the family dog in the local nature reserve.