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Resources for Community Centres

Your one-stop-shop for resources, videos and tools that help you manage & grow your community centre

This changes everything

Learn how next generation bookings management for community venues can be transformative for you and your communities

NZ & Australia community grants

A few grants available in NZ & Australia to get you started in your grant searching process

How to attract, engage and retain committee members

Learn helpful tips for how to attract, engage and retain committee members in your venue.

Your journey to better bookings

Learn how we help you grow bookings in your council and bin the admin

Reimagining facility management

Learn how to rethink your venue hire journey

Reactivating community venues

A community framework designed to spark ideas tailored to your space so it can be a thriving hub

How to activate community venues

A practical guide to help you identify initiatives that will activate and energise your venue into a thriving community hub

8 event package ideas to boost function bookings

Learn 8 easy-to-implement packages to boost function space bookings

Growing community booking facility

Learn how to take bookings online, grow revenue, and decrease repetitive admin, without losing control

Sacred places community spaces

Learn how churches can grow their impact in the community through space sharing

From clubs to hubs

Learn how sports clubs can fill the facilities gap and be a thriving hub in our neighbourhoods

Reclaim Your Day

How Councils Automate Admin and Boost Efficiency by 80%

How to move to online bookings

A guide to moving to an easy online bookings system that will free up your time.

Make your hall the heart of your community

Get your free toolkit for how to activate your rural hall space

How much to charge for your venue hire

Download the ultimate 2024 benchmarked pricing guide for your community venue!

12 Ways to generate income for your venue

New ideas to create cash and revenue streams to fund your mission and purpose.

18 ideas to increase bookings

Help people know you exist and attract more bookings for (almost) no budget.

Re-imagining community facilities bookings

A practical guide and pathways  to reimagine how we find and use community facilities.

A Perfect Match (Hosts)

See how Lesilie, a centre manager, finds her perfect match with an online booking system.

An online venue booking system that saves you time

A community centre gets a visit from Father Time. 

How 19 on Green increased bookings by 300%

Michael from 19 on Green community centre, discusses the pros and cons of increased SpacetoCo bookings and balancing community programming.

How to build a sustainable community arts facility with SpacetoCo

Hear the story of how Connie and Richard were able to grow their community venue using SpacetoCo.

Journey to better bookings

What is it really like to move to an online booking system for your venue? We speak to the folks who have seen it, done it and got the t-shirt!

Jill from St Heliers on how moving to online bookings transformed their centre

Jill talks about how they doubled bookings, significantly reduced booking admin and grew their local community.

Skedda alternative for community spaces: Why venues prefer SpacetoCo

Discover the best online booking system for community venues. See why SpacetoCo outperforms Skedda for halls, community centres & shared spaces.

The smart way to boost venue bookings without burning out your team

Discover how St Heliers Community Centre boosted bookings and reduced admin time, focusing on community needs and partnerships for success.

The ultimate guide to room hire pricing: Tips for community venues

Learn how to set fair and sustainable room hire rates for community centres with our simple, structured pricing guide.

The Magic of Community Venues

Celebrating why local community venues are vital for fostering belonging, opportunities, and connections.

Hillview Intercultural Hub and on community impact with SpacetoCo

Hillview Intercultural Hub has positively impacted their community by increasing activation, freeing up time, and improving accessibility and connection.

Our hosts are CREATIVE - check out how they use SpacetoCo...

Cheers to the hosts who prove that SpacetoCo is more than just a venue booking system!

AI hacks for community centres

Learn how community centres can utilise Artificial Intelligence to save time on admin and spend more time to do the more important work in your centres and with your communities.

Practical & impactful community building ideas from our global network of centres

Discover practical community building strategies from global venue managers, focusing on authenticity, local culture, and co-creation to transform your community space.

9 creative ways to engage your local community around your venue

Discover 9 practical ways to activate the local community around your venue. From open days to school partnerships, turn your space into a thriving hub.

Online booking & venue management: Simplify complex community centre operations

Discover how flexible online booking systems simplify complex community centre operations. Boost efficiency, grow revenue and empower staff with purpose‑built venue management software.

Tired of grappling about for data on your community centre bookings?

 Discover how SpacetoCo’s online booking system helps UK community centres streamline data, automate reports and win more grant funding.

The venue hire aggregator system is broken: here's how to fix it

Discover why venue hire listing sites waste time and how a hybrid online booking system like SpacetoCo grows bookings and reduces admin for community centres.

How to turn difficult hirer conversations into strong relationships

Learn how to handle difficult conversations with hirers at your community venue. Practical tips to build trust, strengthen relationships, and reduce conflict.

This changes everything

Learn how next generation bookings management for community venues can be transformative for you and your communities

NZ & Australia community grants

A few grants available in NZ & Australia to get you started in your grant searching process

How to attract, engage and retain committee members

Learn helpful tips for how to attract, engage and retain committee members in your venue.

Executive summary

Learn how to explain what SpacetoCo does for your venue and communities to your Executives

Reimagining facility management

Learn how to rethink your venue hire journey

Placemaking ideas

10 placemaking ideas that you can do for your community venue

Reactivating community venues

A community framework designed to spark ideas tailored to your space so it can be a thriving hub

How to activate community venues

A practical guide to help you identify initiatives that will activate and energise your venue into a thriving community hub

Community venue business case

Learn how to understand how an online booking system will help your organisation

Volunteer checklist

Learn practical ways to recruit, care for and keep volunteers!

8 event package ideas to boost function bookings

Learn 8 easy-to-implement packages to boost function space bookings

Growing community booking facility

Learn how to take bookings online, grow revenue, and decrease repetitive admin, without losing control

Hacks for creating posters, social media & promoting things in your venue

How to be more sustainable and share resources with the community

How to handle difficult conversations

How placemaking in your community venue can transform communities

How your regular hirers can provide value to your community and venue

How to increase engagement on social media by using videos

How to activate your community venue

How to plan and run events on a budget

Placemaking for community venues

How to make people feel at home and welcome in your venue

Widening youth participation in community venues

How community venues can respond to climate change

Creating intentional community programmes

Why young people need community venues

Maximising community benefit by effectively managing spaces

Zero waste for community venues

How to recruit, retain and take care of volunteers

How to attract, engage and retain committee members at your community venue

How to advocate for your community venue, and help your community to advocate for you

How much to charge for your venue hire

Building strategic relationships for community engagement

How to make the most of your community venue

Learning from fellow community venues

How to seek funding and increase chances of success in your applications for community venues

Creating a social media marketing strategy for community venues

How to utilise Artificial Intelligence for your community venue

Reimagining Community Learning: How digital games can power up your centre

How to move to online bookings

A guide to moving to an easy online bookings system that will free up your time.

Make your hall the heart of your community

Get your free toolkit for how to activate your rural hall space

How much to charge for your venue hire

Download the ultimate 2024 benchmarked pricing guide for your community venue!

12 Ways to generate income for your venue

New ideas to create cash and revenue streams to fund your mission and purpose.

18 ideas to increase bookings

Help people know you exist and attract more bookings for (almost) no budget.

Re-imagining community facilities bookings

A practical guide and pathways  to reimagine how we find and use community facilities.

Creating inclusive and welcoming community venues: The role of diversity, culture and equity

How your community venue can prepare and respond to emergencies

Facilitating community in development and empty commercial spaces

How to bring people together and create a sense of community in your venue

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Guides and resources jam packed with ideas for all sorts of community venues

How to handle difficult conversations

How to move to online bookings

A guide to moving to an easy online bookings system that will free up your time.

How much to charge for your venue hire

Download the ultimate 2024 benchmarked pricing guide for your community venue!

12 Ways to generate income for your venue

New ideas to create cash and revenue streams to fund your mission and purpose.

18 ideas to increase bookings

Help people know you exist and attract more bookings for (almost) no budget.

How to handle difficult conversations

How to move to online bookings

A guide to moving to an easy online bookings system that will free up your time.

How much to charge for your venue hire

Download the ultimate 2024 benchmarked pricing guide for your community venue!

12 Ways to generate income for your venue

New ideas to create cash and revenue streams to fund your mission and purpose.

18 ideas to increase bookings

Help people know you exist and attract more bookings for (almost) no budget.

Find Resources by Topic

Expert guides, tools and training on topics that help you grow the impact of your venue for your community
Revenue, Finance and Funding
Revenue, Finance & Funding
Bookings and payments processes
Bookings & Payments Processes
Staff and volunteers
Staff and Volunteers
Community Activation and Engagement
Community Activation & Engagement
Managing hirer relationships
Managing Hirer Relationships
Promoting Your Venue
Promoting Your Venue
Placemaking and neighbourhoods
Placemaking & Neighbourhoods
Stories From Community Venues
Stories From Community Venues
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Local Government

Grow utilisation of venues and resources and free up time to build community.

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Community Centres

Ditch repetitive admin from manual processes and grow bookings revenue

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Housing Association

Activate, grow and measure the social value of your community assets

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eBooks & Guides

Get downloadable eBooks and Guides to help you increase bookings, revenue, activation and more.

Tools, Templates and Checklists

Tools, Templates & Checklists

Get helpful and practical tools, templates and checklists that will assist you in your work. 

Webinars

Webinars

Watch helpful webinars that inspire and assist you in growing your community venue into a thriving hub.

Videos

Videos

Watch entertaining and helpful videos that will assist you grow your bookings and be inspired in your work within community venues. 

Training and Tutorial

Training & Tutorials

Grow your and elevate your skills by doing our free and handy training online skills course. 

Case study

Case Studies

Be inspired by how different community venues have grown their bookings and community by using SpacetoCo. 

Quizes and Games

Quizzes & Games

Apply fun and creative ways you can engage and reactivate visitors and hirers in your community venue.

Stories

Stories

Inspirational stories from incredible humans who care about helping people create communities in local spaces

Celebrating Community Venues

Watch why we think community venues are so important for creating incredible outcomes for society

The Magic of Community Venues
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Find Resources by Venue Type

Explore our range of videos, articles and helpful guides tailored for your specific type of venue. 
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Arts & Rehearsal Facilities
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