# Haveaspot Blog

> Advice for village halls and community venues on increasing bookings, plus guides for people hiring a space, from Haveaspot, a UK online booking platform for community venues (free for venues, no commission, bookers pay a small booking fee). Strapline: "Book a spot, support a spot."

Contact: hello@haveaspot.com. Main platform: https://haveaspot.com. About: https://about.haveaspot.com. Support: https://support.haveaspot.com.

## Articles
- [How to Find Your Hall's 'Golden Niche' in 5 Simple Steps](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/how-to-find-your-hall-s-golden-niche-in-5-simple-steps/): Is your village hall calendar looking a little empty?
- [Stop Renting a Room, Start Selling an Experience: How to Create Hire Packages That Hirers Love](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/stop-renting-a-room-start-selling-an-experience-how-to-create-hire-packages-that-hirers-love/): Is your village hall committee constantly discussing how to get more bookings?
- [Beyond Bingo & Birthdays: Is Your Booking System Attracting Today’s Modern Hirers?](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/beyond-bingo-amp-birthdays-is-your-booking-system-attracting-today-s-modern-hirers/): Our village halls and community centres, across the UK, are the cherished hearts of our neighbourhoods.
- [Beyond the Shared Calendar: Is Your Booking Process Ready for the Micro-Hire Boom?](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/beyond-the-shared-calendar-is-your-booking-process-ready-for-the-micro-hire-boom/): Many village halls and community centres have embraced digital tools, perhaps using a shared Google or Outlook calendar to manage bookings.
- [Saving Your Sanity (and Your Committee): Is Your Booking System Burning Out Your Volunteers?](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/saving-your-sanity-and-your-committee-is-your-booking-system-burning-out-your-volunteers/): Let’s talk about the unsung heroes of communities across the UK: the dedicated volunteers who keep our village halls and community centres running.
- [How Much Money Do Village Halls and Community Centres Make From Hire Fees? A Global Comparison](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/how-much-money-do-village-halls-and-community-centres-make-from-hire-fees-a-global-comparison/): Hire fees represent a crucial income stream for village halls and community centres across the world.
- [Technology Will Help UK Councils Face Challenges in Keeping Community Spaces Open](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/technology-will-help-uk-councils-face-challenges-in-keeping-community-spaces-open/): The UK is facing a funding crisis for its community spaces.
- [10 Things Village Halls and Community Spaces Can Do to Increase Bookings](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/10-things-village-halls-and-community-spaces-can-do-to-increase-bookings/): Village halls are a valuable asset to many communities, providing a space for a wide range of activities, from playgroups to weddings.
- [Why We Founded Haveaspot](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/why-we-founded-haveaspot/): We founded Haveaspot because we were passionate about helping community spaces.
- [How Halls and Community Spaces in the UK Can Benefit by Using (some)Booking Platforms](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/how-halls-and-community-spaces-in-the-uk-can-benefit-by-using-some-booking-platforms/): Village halls are an important part of many communities in the UK.
- [Addressing The Challenges and Issues Faced by Community Spaces and Village Halls in the UK](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/addressing-the-challenges-and-issues-faced-by-community-spaces-and-village-halls-in-the-uk/): Community spaces and village halls play a vital role in the fabric of society, serving as central hubs where people gather, connect, and engage in various activities.
- [Embracing Digital Tools: Unlocking the Benefits for Community Spaces](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/embracing-digital-tools-unlocking-the-benefits-for-community-spaces/): Community spaces serve as the beating heart of our neighborhoods, fostering social connections and providing a platform for various activities.
- [We Have A Spot For That…](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/we-have-a-spot-for-that/): Introducing haveaspot Have a Spot is a new company that specializes in providing a curated list of community spaces available for hire in the UK.
- [Be a little more Airbnb. The way booking systems can work better for halls and community spaces](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/be-a-little-more-airbnb-the-way-booking-systems-can-work-better-for-halls-and-community-spaces/): Village halls and community spaces are an important part of community life.
- [How the UK General Election 2024 Could Impact Community Venues: Analysis of Party Manifestos](https://blog.haveaspot.com/blog/how-the-uk-general-election-2024-could-impact-community-venues-analysis-of-party-manifestos/): With the general election in full swing in the UK, it’s crucial to acknowledge the vital role community venues play in our democratic process.

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