Mapplewell And Staincross Village Hall

The Village Hall was purchased from funds raised by public subscription in the 1960's and went on to be managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for twenty years. In 1995 the Council decided that the Hall was no longer a financially viable facility and that unless a local Management Committee took over the day to day running, it would close. The regular users of the Hall at that time formed the first Committee and then went on to register the Hall as a Charity. The strategy has been to bring a range of services to one convenient, attractive and central location working with other agencies to the benefit of the local Community. The Hall is fully accessible. There is a lift to the first floor, ramps to the building and disabled toilet facilities. The Village Hall has around 115,000 visitors per year. It continues to thrive and has fulfilled its aim of becoming the hub of community activity and development. A Management Committee consisting of 10 volunteers meet each month to ensure the development of the site continues to maximise both Community benefit and income. Other volunteers work on various projects within the Hall.