Yapton and Ford Village Hall
Charity number: 1020328

Yapton and Ford Village Hall is a registered charity responsible for managing a community venue in Yapton, West Sussex. Established to serve both Yapton and Ford parishes, the hall operates under trustees who oversee its maintenance and community-focused activities[3][4].

Facilities
The building includes the Janet Phillips Hall, equipped with a kitchen, bar, stage, and sound system, alongside a smaller hall and a club room suitable for intimate gatherings[1]. Its central village location on Main Road, opposite the local Co-op store, provides accessibility and adjacent free parking[1].

Purpose and Use
Primarily hosting local clubs, sports teams, and private events such as weddings and parties, the hall functions as a hub for community engagement[1][4]. Regular users include groups like the Yapton Short Mat Bowling Club, which has operated at the venue since 1986[5], and the Yapton Women’s Institute, part of the UK’s largest voluntary women’s organisation[5].

Governance
The trustees ensure the venue remains available for educational, recreational, and social purposes, aligning with its charitable mission to support community cohesion[3][4].

Historical Note
While specific founding details are not documented in available sources, the hall’s prominence in local activities reflects its longstanding role in West Sussex community life[1][5].

[1] https://yaptonvillagehall.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1020328/contact-information [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1020328&subid=0 [4] https://www.yaptonpc.gov.uk/yapton-ford-village-hall/ [5] https://www.yaptonpc.gov.uk/our-community/local-clubs-organisations/