DETAILS & SOURCES OF FUNDING

The Victory Hall was designated a National Flagship Hall (one of only twelve in the whole of England) by the National Lottery Millennium Commission under its 21st Century Halls for England Scheme. In the course of refurbishment and development the whole of the front of the building has been redesigned with a spacious new foyer, new staircase and lift. The supper room has a tea kitchen alongside and comfortable seating for 64, while the main hall, seating 240, has been completely renovated and now has a modern kitchen with bar facility. Outside catering for large events, weddings, dances etc. is easily arranged.

The rear of the hall has recently been rebuilt to accommodate a new and more spacious stage, it is provided with state of the art lighting. Below the stage is a new multi- purpose room (The Green Room) equipped for craft activities. This room with its partition doubles as dressing rooms when required. New toilets and showers to the highest disabled standards have been provided as well as an extra large lift serving all three levels: stage, hall and dressing rooms.

Disabled provision

We have consulted widely and made the Victory Hall fully accessible and welcoming to all, especially the physically challenged. The lifts provide access to all parts of the building and the stage has ample room for wheelchairs to circulate All rooms in the Victory Hall are equipped with a hearing loop.

History and Background

Built in 1929 for the people of Broughton in Furness by Sir Robert Rankin, Lord of the Manor of Broughton Tower, the Victory Hall serves as a focal point for a widespread rural community. In its heyday the Victory Hall embodied all that was best and forward looking and set a standard for other village halls to emulate. By the mid 1990s seven decades of sterling service had taken their toll and it was time to give the building a face-lift and a new lease of life.

The Millennium

Millennium Project was launched in 1996 with money raised from a wide range of sources. The reconstruction, extension and refurbishment began in May 1999 and was completed in June 2002.

Principal Funders, to whom we extend our grateful thanks: