Hall & Room Hire
Looking for a welcoming and affordable space for your group, meeting, celebration or community activity?
The Parish of Oswaldtwistle has a number of spaces available for hire across our churches and parish buildings, including Immanuel Parish Hall, Immanuel Church, All Saints Church and St Paul’s Church.
We are pleased to support appropriate community use of our buildings alongside the regular worship, activities and life of the parish.
Hire Charges
Our current hire rates are:
- 1 May – 30 September: £15 per hour
- 1 October – 30 April: £20 per hour
- Refundable deposit: £50
A 20% discount is available to church members who regularly attend church and whose names are on the Electoral Roll of the Parish of Oswaldtwistle.
All bookings must include any time required for setting up and clearing away.
When are our rooms available?
Bookings are available Monday to Sunday, between 8:00am and 11:00pm, by agreement.
All events must finish by 11:00pm and the premises must be vacated shortly afterwards.
Availability will depend on existing church services, parish activities and other bookings.
What can our spaces be used for?
Our premises may be suitable for a range of activities, including:
- Community groups
- Meetings
- Classes and activities
- Children’s and family groups
- Celebrations and parties
- Clubs and societies
- Charity and community events
- Concerts and other appropriate events
All bookings must be compatible with the Christian values, beliefs and practices of the Church of England and must not interfere with the regular life and activities of the parish.
Please contact us if you are unsure whether your proposed activity would be suitable.
Making a Booking
To enquire about availability or make a booking, please contact our Parish Hall Co-ordinator:
Telephone: 01254 382147 / 07986 681412
Email: parishofossy@gmail.com
You can also contact us in person at the Parish Office:
Monday–Wednesday: 9:30am–2:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am–1:00pm
Please note that bookings remain provisional until the required booking documentation has been completed and payment arrangements have been made.
Important Information for Hirers
The person responsible for the booking must be aged 18 or over.
Hirers are responsible for the safe conduct of their activity and for leaving the premises clean and tidy after use.
Where appropriate, organisations will need to provide evidence of suitable public liability insurance and their own safeguarding policy, or agree to follow the Parish safeguarding policy.
If alcohol is to be sold or consumed at an event, this must be discussed with the Parish at the time of booking. Where a licence is required, the appropriate licence must be obtained before the event.
Kitchen use must also be agreed in advance.
Please read our full Premises Hire Policy before submitting a booking, as this contains the complete terms and conditions relating to the use of our buildings.
Booking Documents
You can find both of the documents required for room hire below:
Premises Hire Policy
Please read our full Premises Hire Policy before making your booking.
Premises Hiring Booking Form
Please complete the booking form with details of your organisation, event, required venue, date and times.
Both forms are available at the bottom of this page to view or download.
If you have any questions before completing the forms, please contact the Parish Office on 01254 382 147 and we will be happy to help.