About our Charity
Brightwalton Village Hall is a registered charity, number 270092, serving the parish of Brightwalton. We provide a welcoming community venue for meetings, activities, recreation and public and private hire.
Our charity at a glance
- Registered charity name: Brightwalton Village Hall
- Registered charity number: 270092
- Regulator: Charity Commission for England and Wales
- Registration date: 15 October 1975
- Area of benefit: The parish of Brightwalton
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a welcoming village hall for the people of Brightwalton, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. Through meetings, classes, recreation and community activities, we aim to bring people together and improve the quality of life in our parish.
What we do
We provide a flexible setting for village life by:
- Making the adjoining East and West halls available for regular activities, community use and private celebrations.
- Providing space for meetings, classes, cultural activities, sport and recreation.
- Providing opportunities for people of all ages to meet, join activities and take part in village life.
- Providing a venue for local groups, voluntary organisations and community events, including the village’s annual fete.
Explore our facilities or find out about hiring the hall.
Community life
The hall has hosted a wide range of activities, including pre-school and toddler sessions, youth activities, dance, table tennis, gymnastics, local meetings and village celebrations.
Many activities are organised by the groups that hire the hall. Activities and availability change over time; please check the booking calendar for current use.
Our charitable purpose
Our registered charitable objects are:
A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF BRIGHTWALTON IN THE ROYAL COUNTY OF BERKS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING MEETINGS LECTURES AND CLASSES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Our governing document is a Declaration of Trust dated 12 May 1975, as amended on 17 March 2025. It identifies the parish of Brightwalton as our area of benefit.
The mission statement above expresses this purpose in plain English; the quotation sets out our registered charitable objects.
Our history
The charity was registered on 15 October 1975. The hall has developed over time: the West Hall was added to celebrate the Millennium, alongside upgrades to the East Hall. Further refurbishment in 2012 included cedar cladding, porches and a patio.
Our official website
This is the official website of Brightwalton Village Hall, registered charity number 270092. The domain brightwaltonvillagehall.org.uk is owned and operated by the charity and is used to share information about our hall, charitable activities, events and hiring arrangements.
Visit our homepage for hall information, news and events.
Visit the hall
Brightwalton Village Hall
Common Lane
Brightwalton
RG20 7DH
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Independent charity information
You can find our public record on the Charity Commission register by searching for Brightwalton Village Hall or charity number 270092. The register provides information about our charitable purposes, governance and published financial reporting.