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 Chair & Clerk
Karen Watts
Karen has lived in the Village for 6 years, previously running a childcare business. Her previous work and what she has done in the community, 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 playing an active role for the Village Hall since 2023.
Karen can be contacted via clerk@cottonendvillagehall.com
Village Hall Trustee
Angela Stimson
Angela has lived in Cotton End for many years. Angela is an active member of the local church and is also a Parish Councillor. She is able to bring her skills and knowledge from her other roles 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. Kieran is a PParish Councillor for Cotton End.
