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About Fivehead Village Hall & Park
We are the village charity that looks after Fivehead Village Hall and Fivehead Park. The hall and the recreation ground are held on charitable trust for the people of Fivehead, for sport, recreation, learning and community events.
Meet our trustees
Fivehead Village Hall and Park are looked after by a team of five volunteer trustees, appointed on 7 October 2026. Each brings different skills and experience, united by a commitment to caring for our facilities, supporting village life and securing their future. Alongside the trustees, local volunteers and working groups play an important part in making things happen.
What the trustees do
Together, the five trustees are responsible for the charity. Working groups, volunteers and contractors help them get things done.
Want to help shape the future of the Village Hall and Park?
You don't have to be a trustee to contribute. Find out about working groups, volunteering and ways to get involved.
Who we are
We are the village charity that runs Fivehead Village Hall and Fivehead Park next door, with its MUGA and two football pitches. Hire of the hall pays for the upkeep of both, and volunteers, donations and fundraising do the rest.
Our registered name is Fivehead Village Hall and Playing Field CIO, a charitable incorporated organisation, registered charity number 1204704. We are registering Fivehead Village Hall & Park as our working name, and it is the name we use day to day.
- Registered name
- Fivehead Village Hall and Playing Field CIO
- Working name
- Fivehead Village Hall & Park (being registered)
- Structure
- Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)
- Charity number
- 1204704
- Address
- Stowey Road, Fivehead, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6PP
- [email protected]
A Village Hall and Park shaped by our community
We believe the Village Hall and Park work best when everyone has the chance to contribute. Our trustees are responsible for managing the charity, but we want residents, volunteers, local groups and businesses to help shape its future.
- Community involvementPeople across the village planning, improving and enjoying the Village Hall and Park.
- The right supportEmploying people or using contractors where that gives better service, specialist skills or continuity.
- Listening and tellingHearing ideas, concerns and suggestions, and keeping everyone informed about what matters.
- Getting things doneWorking out what is achievable, prioritising responsibly and turning good ideas into practical improvements.
How we are organised
Four connected parts, with the Village Hall and Park at the centre.
At the centre
Fivehead Village Hall & Park
for everyone in Fivehead and Swell
Governance & oversightBoard of trusteesFive volunteer trustees, collectively responsible for the charity.
- Governance and compliance
- Financial oversight and budgets
- Risk management and insurance
- Safeguarding and health and safety
- Strategic direction
- Approving significant spending and projects
- Oversight of staff, contractors and delegated work
- Making sure the charity delivers its purposes
The board can delegate work to groups, staff and contractors, with agreed limits and reporting. Responsibility stays with the trustees.
Participation & deliveryCommunity & working groupsResidents, volunteers and people with useful skills, helping deliver activities and improvements.
- Village Hall operations & facilities
- Park, environment & improvements
- Eco & future projects
- Events & community activities
- Fundraising, marketing & expertise
Groups develop ideas, make recommendations and carry out agreed work. New groups and project teams can start, change or finish as needs change.
See every group and projectDay-to-day runningOperationsVolunteers, staff and contractors managing bookings, looking after the facilities and providing services.
- Volunteers on bookings, showing people round and event days
- Contractors for grounds, cleaning, servicing and specialist repairs
Where specialist skills or ongoing support are needed, we will consider employing people or working with professional contractors.
Ideas & supportCommunity ideas & partnershipsResidents, local organisations and businesses contributing ideas, expertise and support.
- Ideas and suggestions from anyone in the village
- Local organisations, clubs and schools
- Local businesses, including our neighbours at The Crown
The trustees govern. The community takes part. Working groups deliver. Staff and contractors support the day-to-day work where needed. Tap any part to see more.
Help shape our Village Hall and Park
Have an idea? A useful skill? An hour to spare? We would love to hear from you. Get involved in whatever way suits you, from an hour now and then to a project of your own.
Some roles need checks, training or insurance first, and we will talk you through anything like that. Everyone is welcome to come forward.
Good neighbours
The Village Hall and Park are at the centre of Fivehead, but they don't work in isolation. We want to work alongside our neighbours, local businesses and other organisations, not compete with them.
For events and activities that affect them, we aim to talk to local businesses such as The Crown early, explain our plans, ask for their ideas and look at how we can work together: catering, community events, joint promotion and village celebrations.
Projects and ambitions
- Reopening the play area
- A greener Village Hall: LED lighting, solar panels, battery storage and energy savings
- Electric car charging in the car park
- Online booking for the hall, the games court and the pitches
Governance and policies
These policies set out how the charity is run, how concerns are handled and how we meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities.
Charity Commission
Fivehead Village Hall & Park is the working name of Fivehead Village Hall and Playing Field CIO, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, number 1204704. Our annual returns and accounts are on the public register.
View our recordIf anyone is at immediate risk, call 999. To make a complaint, email [email protected] or read our complaints policy.
Our history
From 1958 to the present hall, built where the old pavilion stood.