Policy on allocation of space
- We recognise that at times there is more demand for space at Community Base than there is space available. When deciding on the allocation of space at Community Base to a group we will consider the group's request against the following criteria
a That the group is able to pay for accommodation and services provided by Community Base
b That the location of the space available meets the needs of the group
c That the group is a community or voluntary organisation and is not a for-profit company, government body or statutory agency
d That the activities and planned activities of the group are of a charitable or community nature
e That the aims and legal status of the group are of a charitable or community nature
f That the group's activities will not have a negative impact on other users of Community Base, including our own staff, or our neighbours
g That the group needs space at Community Base and is unable to meet its needs elsewhere
h That the group would participate in and contribute to Community Base other than financially
i That the group would contribute towards ensuring that Community Base continues to reflect in its membership the wide range of local communities involved in community and voluntary work
j That the group would contribute towards ensuring that Community Base continues to provide a home for a wide range of community and voluntary activities, such activities including the provision of direct services to people in need, the promotion of voluntary activity and active citizenship, activity aimed at encouraging ecological sustainability, support for community and voluntary groups, coordination of regional, national and international community and voluntary activities and campaigning and information sharing on community and social issues.
- When allocating space we will seek to meet the needs of smaller community and voluntary groups in a flexible way.
- We will continually review the use of space at Community Base against the criteria set out above in order to ensure that it is used as far as possible for purposes meeting these criteria.
- This policy will be reviewed by the board of trustees at least every calendar year.
