Use of parish premises by external organisations

Overview

All parish premises (the buildings and grounds) are private land to which members of the public are generally granted free access for the purposes of Christian worship, prayer and peaceful reflection.

Any other type of use by individuals and all activities by groups must be authorised in advance by The Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Wiverton in the Vale (the PCC). This is to ensure that all activities:

• align with the mission and standards of our churches
• provide the appropriate degree of protection for participants

Policy Document

The full Parish Policy on Use of Parish Premises by External Organisations, including the terms and conditions of hire, can be found at:
www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/parish-policies/prem-ext-use-policy/

The sign for displaying in parish premises to inform the public about this policy can be found at: www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/parish-policies/prem-ext-use-sign/

Making an Application

If you would like to apply to use any of our parish premises, please complete our application form so that we can consider your request. In general, we welcome the respectful use of our premises by individuals and organisations and will not unreasonably withhold permission.

The form can be completed in any of the following ways:

• Complete an online version of the form at:
  www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/parish-policies/prem-ext-use-form/
• Download a digital version of the form at:
  www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/parish-policies/prem-ext-use-form-doc/ (Microsoft Word version), or
  www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/parish-policies/prem-ext-use-form-pdf/ (Adobe Acrobat version)
  Once downloaded, the form may be completed on a computer in Word/Acrobat and emailed to admin@wivertoninthevale.co.uk
• A hard copy of the form may be obtained from the Parish Administrator or downloaded as above and printed. The form may be completed by hand and delivered to the Parish Administrator.