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<p>For bookings at Council operated venues, special rates are available for approved Start-up, Faith and Community groups.</p>
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<li>A 10% discount will also be applied for block bookings of eight or more consecutive weeks. If you would like to make an ongoing booking,&nbsp;please contact your local Community Neighbourhood team.&nbsp;</li>
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<p>Community Hire&nbsp;<br />&bull; An organisation registered with the Charities Commission, or in the process of becoming registered, and the proposed activity/events delivers Newham&rsquo;s &lsquo;Towards a Better Newham&rsquo; priorities, specifically those laid out in the 8 pillars and/or local neighbourhood priorities&nbsp;<br />&bull; A voluntary, resident or community group that is delivering an activity/event, which delivers Newham&rsquo;s &lsquo;Towards a Better Newham&rsquo; priorities, specifically those laid out in the 8 pillars and/or local neighbourhood priorities&nbsp;<br />&bull; An organisation who does not charge participants to join their group or session on the day of booking</p>
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<p>Start-Up Hire (only available for 12 months)&nbsp;<br />&bull; A group or organisation that meets the requirements for community hire but has existed for less than 12 months&nbsp;<br />&bull; A group or organisation that meets the requirements for community hire but are piloting a new activity&nbsp;<br />&bull; An organisation who does not charge participants to join their group or session on the day of booking</p>
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<p>Faith Hire&nbsp;<br />&bull; Where the purpose of the room hire involves communal worship, prayer, act or celebration of faith and / or where there is a congregation that marks a significant religious event / festival.&nbsp;<br />&bull; This does not include private celebrations / parties aligned to a religious life event which will be charged at the private rate.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you are looking for somewhere to hire in Newham which is approved for civil marriages or partnership ceremonies, go to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/business-licensing-regulation/civil-marriage-civil-partnership-venue-licence/1" target="_self">Civil marriage and partnerships venue licence page.</a>&nbsp;</p>

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