About Simply Halls

Community halls are the quiet backbone of everyday life in the UK. They host children's classes, parish meetings, fitness groups, celebrations, fundraisers and moments that bring people together. Yet many of these spaces are run by volunteers, managed with limited resources, and supported by systems that haven't kept pace with how people now search and book venues.

Simply Halls was created to support these community spaces — not to commercialise them.

Our Story

Simply Halls began with a simple observation: village halls and church halls are essential, but they are often hard to find and time consuming to manage. Booking enquiries were handled through phone calls, emails, paper diaries and spreadsheets, placing an unnecessary administrative burden on volunteers and parish councils.

At the same time, people looking to hire a local hall were frustrated by outdated information, unclear availability and inconsistent booking processes.

We founded Simply Halls to bridge that gap — respectfully and transparently — by creating a service that works for both sides of the community: the people who run halls, and the people who use them.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help community venues thrive in the digital age while remaining affordable, accessible and locally focused.

We do this by:

• Supporting volunteers and committees with simple, timesaving tools
• Making community halls easier to discover and book
• Removing financial and technical barriers for venue owners
• Encouraging the continued use and sustainability of local spaces

Simply Halls exists to reduce admin, not add complexity.

Our Values

Community First — Community venues exist to serve people, not profit. Everything we build is designed to support local groups, charities and volunteers who give their time to keep these spaces running.

Fair & Transparent — There are no subscriptions or commissions for hall owners. Halls keep 100% of their hire charges. We are open about how we operate and how we sustain the service.

Simple by Design — We believe technology should feel helpful, not intimidating. Our approach is intentionally straightforward, with support available whenever it's needed.

Trust & Respect — We work closely with parish councils, trustees and booking secretaries, respecting the responsibilities they carry and the communities they serve.

Who We Serve

Simply Halls supports:

• Village halls
• Church halls
• Parish and community venues

And the people who rely on them — from local residents and community groups to event organisers and charities.

We are proud to work alongside hall committees rather than replacing their existing processes. Many venues use Simply Halls alongside their own websites or traditional booking methods.

A Sustainable Approach

Simply Halls is free for venue owners because we believe community spaces should never be priced out of modern tools. The service is sustained by a small booking fee paid by customers when they book online — allowing us to continue supporting halls without passing costs onto them.

Looking Ahead

Our goal is to help strengthen local communities across the UK by making it easier for people to access and use shared spaces. As Simply Halls grows, we remain committed to our founding principles: supportive, transparent and community-focused.

Whether you manage a hall or are looking to hire one, Simply Halls is here to make the process simpler — and to help community spaces continue to play their vital role in everyday life.

People Behind Simply Halls

Simply Halls is led by a team with decades of experience in solving problems of corporate and government clients in the UK and EU. Simply Halls is based in the UK with the registered office in Buckinghamshire.