Community space

Need an office or a hall for your organisation? Here's how to find space and advice about health and safety, business rates and more.

Information for organisations seeking community venues for hire or office accommodation.

Community venues and space for hire

We don't manage the community halls and spaces for hire in these lists, please contact the venue directly. The information is correct to the best of our knowledge, if you believe it to be incorrect please contact us at cit@lbhf.gov.uk

Community halls and spaces for hire – (xlsx 69KB)

See also our Looking for space? webpage for other types of spaces and venues available including council-owned premises.

The council encourages 3rd sector organisations to seek accommodation in 3rd sector hubs in the borough.

Hub in the south of the borough

The South of the borough is served by The Dawes Road Hub, offering modern energy efficient workspace and meeting rooms.

020 7952 1230

info@dawesroadhub.org.uk

Health and safety in premises

All 3rd sector employers must ensure their business and premises are compliant with health and safety law.

For further information please go to the HSE website.

Business rates – charity relief

Third sector organisations can benefit from relief (discounts) on payment of business rates. To apply for charity relief on business rates or small business rate relief please visit the business rates relief page.

Sobus

Sobus aim to promote and strengthen the voluntary and community sector specifically in Hammersmith & Fulham.

Services include:

  • premises listings and advice
  • training
  • one-to-one support
  • representation
  • forums
  • Supplementary Schools Network.

020 7952 1230

info@sobus.org.uk

Credit unions

Find out about affordable borrowing, ethical investment and more.

Premises Fact Finder – self-help guide for third sector organisations

A new resource produced by Community Matters to help with the key questions of finding, occupying, managing or maintaining buildings.

MyCommunitySpace is a specialist premises website for the 3rd sector, incorporating the following:

  • Search / advertise facility for those either seeking or wanting to advertise a space
  • Free information resource answering frequently asked questions to do with premises
  • Useful links directory listing organisations that offer more information and advice on community and voluntary sector premises and training

CAN Advise – property advice for the third sector

CAN Advise is a registered charity providing property advice solely to 3rd sector organisations, whether they own, lease or share office space.

Services include:

  • property expertise
  • building and facilities management
  • accommodation planning and development
  • free property needs audit.

can.advise@can-online.org.uk

020 7250 8006

Ethical Property Foundation – property advice for charities and community groups

The Ethical Property Foundation is a charity which provides a free and low cost property advice service, training and events.

mail@ethicalproperty.org.uk

020 7065 0760

The Meanwhile Project – community use of empty property

Making temporary use of empty property. Supported by the department for Communities and Local Government and lead by the Development Trusts Association.

eb@meanwhilespace.com

07810 008 526

3space – community use of empty property

3Space encourages community use of empty property.

Innovative temporary charitable and community use of empty property.

Supported by landlords – so don’t charge for use. Wide variety of property nationwide – shops, offices, warehouses. Simple and quick application process.

info@3space.org

020 7060 3168

For further information about support and funding for the community & voluntary sector in Hammersmith & Fulham please go to the Community Investment Team webpage.

See also

Meeting and event venues for hire in H&F (pdf)

Map of Urban Spaces for hire in Hammersmith & Fulham (pdf)

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