ABOUT HALLS TOGETHER
Halls Together was first established in 2020. By creating Halls Together the RCC has been able to improve and expand the services it can offer to community buildings by focusing knowledge, skills, expertise, and resources.
The RCC has a long history of supporting the establishment, management, and governance of Village Halls going back around 100 years. In more recent decades this support has expanded to cover a spectrum of other community buildings including community halls, church halls, sports pavilions, community libraries, and more. This activity culminated in the birth of Halls Together in late 2020. Initially established to support halls through the Covid-19 pandemic, Halls Together has grown from strength to strength, forming the only dedicated village and community hall support network in Leicestershire & Rutland.
OUR COVERAGE
Halls Together supports village halls, community halls, and other community buildings across all areas of Leicestershire and Rutland.
If you are looking for advice or support outside this area then you will need to contact your local ACRE member. Details can be found on the ACRE website.
OUR TEAM
Halls Together is delivered by the RCC (Leicestershire & Rutland). Assisted by colleagues from across the organisations, our core team is made up as follows:
JOHN PRESTON
HALLS TOGETHER ADVISOR
John has worked with the RCC since 2011, specialising in village hall advice and rural community development. John now leads delivery of Halls Together acting as the point of contact and primary advisor for the service.
KEVIN BUTCHER
RCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kevin has vast experience in village and community hall advice. In his role as Executive Director at the RCC, Kevin provides overall management and leadership of the service.
SAM HOWLETT
RCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Also an Executive Director at the RCC, Sam supports Halls Together with all aspects of branding & communications.
OUR PARENT ORGANISATION
Halls together is delivered by the RCC (Leicestershire & Rutland). Part of a national network of Rural Community Councils, and working with Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), the RCC undertakes charitable work to tackle deprivation and disadvantage in rural communities. Part of this work involves ensuring that communities have access to safe, welcoming, and high quality community facilities such as village and community halls.
