Get in touch — we’re here to help
Whether you’re a village hall trustee, a parish councillor, or just someone who cares about rural communities — we’d love to hear from you. Since 2015, we’ve supported 1,247 rural hubs across England (and counting). Need advice? Want to visit? Just drop us a line.
Contact Village Community Hubs
Our team is based in Sutton, but we work with communities from Cornwall to Cumbria. Here’s how to reach us — and when to expect a reply.
Email us
Got a question about community ownership, funding, or rural vitality? Email contact@villagecommunityhubs.com — we reply within 48 hours (usually sooner).
Call us
Prefer to chat? Call +44 117 435 06 26 — our office hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. (If we miss you, leave a message — we’ll call back.)
Visit us
Pop into our office at St Alban The Martyr Church, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EZ. We’re open 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Thursday. (Just give us a heads-up first — we might be out visiting a village hall.)
Send us a message
Use this form for general enquiries, partnership opportunities, or just to say hello. We’ll get back to you within two working days — promise.
Our office locations
We’re based in Sutton, but our team works across England. Here’s where to find us — and how to get here.
Headquarters: St Alban The Martyr Church, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, England, SM1 2EZ
Registered address: Same as above (Company number: 14920100)
Postal address: PO Box 789, Sutton, SM1 1ZZ
Meet the team
Our small team has big experience — from rural development to community finance. Here’s who you might hear from.
Sarah Jennings — CEO
Sarah leads our strategy and partnerships. She’s been with us since 2017 — and yes, she knows every village hall in Devon.
Email: sarah@villagecommunityhubs.com
Mark Thompson — Community Finance Manager
Mark helps communities secure funding — from grants to community shares. He’s raised over £4.2 million for rural projects since 2019.
Email: mark@villagecommunityhubs.com
Priya Patel — Rural Development Officer
Priya works directly with village halls and community centres. She’s visited 312 rural hubs in the last three years — ask her about the best village hall cake.
Email: priya@villagecommunityhubs.com
How to get here
Our office is in Sutton, just 30 minutes from central London. Here’s how to find us — whether you’re driving, cycling, or taking the train.
By train:
Sutton station is a 10-minute walk from our office. Trains run from London Victoria (30 mins), London Bridge (40 mins), and St Pancras (50 mins).
By bus:
Buses 80, 151, 154, 280, and S1 stop near Gander Green Lane. Check TfL Journey Planner for routes.
By car:
We’re just off the A232. Free parking is available at the church — but spaces fill up fast on weekdays.
By bike:
Cycle lanes run along Gander Green Lane. Bike racks are available outside the church.
Ready to get started?
Whether you’re saving a village hall, launching a community pub, or just need advice — we’re here to help. Let’s make it happen.