Hallmaster

05/10/2026

What makes a building part of a community? It’s not the bricks and mortar, it’s what happens inside.
This week, there’s been lots of discussion about the future of UK high streets, following the announcement of £210m of funding to bring empty buildings back into use as community hubs, cafés, workspaces, health centres and other local services. It’s an important conversation. But bringing a building back to life is only the beginning.

A community space needs people to use it. Volunteers to run it. Groups to fill its rooms. Activities to bring people through the doors. And, importantly, a sustainable way of keeping the doors open.

We see this every day through the thousands of organisations using Hallmaster. Village halls, community centres, churches, sports clubs, schools and other local venues are often the places where communities actually happen.

A dance class. A parish meeting. A children’s group. A sports session. A coffee morning. A support group. A birthday party. None of these might make the national headlines. But together, they are what makes somewhere feel like home. So as we talk about regenerating our high streets and investing in community spaces, let’s remember the people who already make these places work. The building matters, but the community inside it matters more.

And helping those communities spend less time on administration and more time doing what they do best is something we’re proud to be part of.
Learn more about funding at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boarded-up-high-streets-brought-back-to-life-with-210m-boost

02/10/2026

Each year the experts at Tech Round compile a list of the top SaaS66 businesses to watch. This year, on their 10th anniversary, we’re making waves and are included in their incredible line up.

“Hallmaster’s bottom line is: by helping organisations spend less time on administration and more time serving their communities, they enable millions of people every year to connect, learn, volunteer and participate in activities that matter most to them.” - Our huge thanks to the TechRound team. They were inundated with entries, so we’re thrilled to have made it into their top tier.

If you manage a venue or bookable space, and struggle with the paperwork, diary, remote access, heating, or even your accounting, we’re here to help.
Join us in celebrating this fantastic inclusion 🎉

https://techround.co.uk/saas66/34-hallmaster/

30/09/2026

Going online with Community Action Northumberland to talk to their members about Keeping Community Venues Financially Sustainable. Very much looking forward to meeting you all!

📅 Happening tomorrow – free online session for community venues and village halls

Community venue and village hall trustees are invited to join Bernard Hammick from Hallmaster tomorrow, Wednesday 30 September, 10–11am, via Microsoft Teams.

The session will share practical tips to help you:

💷 Increase income
📉 Reduce running costs
📅 Improve bookings and make better use of your venue

It’s a useful opportunity to pick up straightforward ideas that could make a real difference to how your venue operates.

📧 Book your place: email [email protected]

28/09/2026

A great review from the Administration team at margaret river community notice board Margaret River Community Centre, Australia.
“We need to be confident in the booking software we choose. Our previous room hire system became financially unviable”.. “We found exactly what we were looking for in Hallmaster and decided to trial the platform. We are absolutely delighted with it.” “Customers comment on the ease in requesting a booking, while staff have saved hours of work thanks to Hallmaster’s efficiency. Although Hallmaster is UK-based, prompt response times have meant there have been no issues. Thank you, Hallmaster!”
MRCC is a not-for-profit venue that has been supporting and connecting their community since 1985.

Whether venues are big or small, Hallmaster is there to make your venue’s management more efficient, and cost effective at the same time.

For information, or to start your 90-day trial, please visit www.Hallmaster.co.uk
Wadandi Boodja. We respect the Wadandi-Pibulmen people.

25/09/2026

When a town hall is damaged, it isn’t just a building that is affected.
Ivinghoe Town Hall has stood at the heart of village life for more than 500 years. Recently, after a devastating fire following an attempted ram-raid, its future is temporarily uncertain and repairs are expected to take months.

The building houses the post office and library, as well as providing a home for community groups and activities. As one local resident put it, it is part of the “heartbeat of village life”.
And that is exactly why community buildings matter.

When something happens to a town hall, village hall or community centre, the consequences reach far beyond bricks and mortar. Services are disrupted. Groups lose somewhere to meet. Volunteers have to find new ways of keeping things going, on top of their already stressful job/burden. And communities lose a place where people can come together.

Ivinghoe Parish Council is already working to reopen the post office as soon as possible, while alternative arrangements are explored for services, activities and community groups.

Ivinghoe Town Hall is a Hallmaster customer, and we’re proud to support the people who help keep this important building running.
We hope the town hall can be restored and returned to the community as soon as possible. In the meantime, we hope the people of Ivinghoe receive the help and support they need to keep their community connected.

Because community buildings aren’t just places. They are part of the infrastructure that holds communities together.
Read the full story on the BBC website BBC News

09/09/2026

Looking for an extra special venue for your latest event? We’re proud to say we now represent the bookings for Hebbville Fire Department Hall, NS.
Bookable spaces include their Large Hall, Upper Level Meeting Room, Lower Level Meeting Room, or even the TV Room!

It goes without saying that Hallmaster is all about supporting our customers, as those people keep spaces like this afloat.
Booking this space provides the Hebbville Fire Department with vital rental income to maintain their building and keep essential emergency operations running smoothly, while giving the local community a central, accessible hub to gather, celebrate, and connect.

Book now, don’t wait!

01/09/2026

A community centre with a little bit of everything 💚 Havelock Community Centre

In Southsea, Havelock Community Centre has been bringing local people together since it was founded by residents in 1985.

Today, you might find a fitness class, a wellbeing session, a workshop, a children’s party or a community group taking place under its roof. There’s even a Garden Room with direct access to the garden, and the centre doubles as a local drop-off point for the GWR collection.

It’s also a great example of what happens when a community venue becomes more than a building: local businesses, volunteers and residents all playing a part in keeping a useful local space thriving.

And behind all those bookings? Hallmaster helps the team keep things organised, with four rooms to manage and a little less booking admin to worry about.

We love seeing what our customers do with their spaces. Havelock Community Centre is a brilliant example.

Read the full venue feature via our bio link 🔗

20/08/2026

“I’d recommend it to absolutely anybody.” That’s a pretty good testimonial 🙌

Helen, who manages a few Quaker Meeting Houses, was introduced to Hallmaster by another user, and now she’s regularly recommending it herself.

Here are two things she particularly values in the software:

🌐 The booking link can be embedded straight into your own website, so visitors can find availability and book without having to navigate somewhere unfamiliar.

📅 No double bookings. Hallmaster’s live calendar keeps bookings in one central place, helping avoid the classic headache of managing a busy venue.

It’s another great example of how the best recommendations often come from people actually using Hallmaster day to day.
Know someone managing a hall, meeting house, community centre or other bookable space?
Send this their way ❤️
And if you’re curious, you can try Hallmaster FREE for 90 days, with UK-based support included.