In this session we’ll unpack what “activation” really means for community venues — because it’s about more than just renting out rooms. It’s about turning your spaces into hubs of opportunity — helping your community thrive while boosting revenue and easing the load on your team and volunteers.
In this practical session, we’ll explore how to bring your space to life by looking at:
- Choosing the right types of hire for your organisation and community
- Promoting your venue to reach your ideal hirers and groups
- Making your space easy to find and book online, without adding to your admin load
- Ensuring your operations can scale sustainably as your venue hire grows
You’ll also hear a real-world case study from an organisation that’s successfully activated their spaces — sharing what worked, what they’d do differently, and how you can apply their lessons to your own venue.
This session is ideal for anyone managing or overseeing a community asset — whether you’re on the staff team or part of the board — who’s looking to make venue hire a bigger (and easier) part of your community impact.
Our expert speakers are from SpacetoCo, a purpose-built technology partner and bookings platform designed specifically for community venues — with insights drawn from hundreds of thriving spaces across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
This event is open to members with Essentials, Membership Plus, Partner and Partnership Plus packages only.
