Selborne Village Hall
Selborne Village Hall is a registered charity (number 301941) serving the parish of Selborne in East Hampshire, England. Established to provide a community space for local inhabitants, its primary objective is to maintain a village hall accessible without discrimination based on political, religious, or other affiliations[1][2].

The hall is situated in Selborne, a historic village within the South Downs National Park, notable for its association with Reverend Gilbert White, an 18th-century naturalist and pioneering ecologist[3]. The surrounding landscape, including Selborne Hanger and the Common, retains much of its historic character, attracting visitors year-round[3].

While the charity focuses on hall operations, recent community initiatives in Selborne include plans for a nonprofit community shop on the Punfle site, involving collaboration with local councils, the South Downs National Park Authority, and grant providers such as the National Lottery[5]. Though separate from the village hall, this reflects broader community-led efforts supported by shared funding structures, including parish council grants and charitable trusts[5].

The hall itself serves as a hub for local events, meetings, and activities, aligning with its charitable mission to foster community cohesion[1][4].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/301941/charity-overview [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/301941/full-print [3] http://www.selbornevillagehall.co.uk [4] https://www.charitychoice.co.uk/selborne-village-hall-135046 [5] https://selbornestores.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Business-Plan-January-2025.pdf