CONSULTANCY / SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COMMUNITY SPACES

Your school is empty every evening and weekend. It doesn't have to be.

I help schools, academies and community venues turn empty halls, fields and classrooms into steady income, without adding to the head teacher's workload.

What I've done

For over a decade, I advised schools and academies across the country on their lettings and facilities, and put working systems in place for them.
Managed a community centre for 12 years, from its opening through to an established programme of local activities and events. Staff, payroll, finances, compliance, maintenance, hirers and a full programme of community activity.
Built the lettings that kept it busy: regular clubs, classes, parties and one-off events.

What I'm doing now

Running school lettings in Newcastle, working alongside the head teacher to grow bookings and income.
School governor for 3 years, so I understand how schools actually work: budgets, safeguarding, and how little spare time staff have.
Trustee at The SEND Club, a community interest company supporting SEND children and families.

How I can help your school

Lettings Assessment

A visit and a straight-talking review of what you've got and what it could earn. I look at your spaces, current bookings, pricing, staffing, booking system, and safeguarding and compliance (lettings policy, hire agreements, insurance, keyholding). You get a short written report with an income estimate and a clear action plan.

Best for: schools and academies wondering if lettings are worth the hassle.

Lettings Set-Up

We build it together: pricing, lettings policy, hire agreements, booking system, staffing and marketing to local clubs and groups. You run it, with everything in place from day one.

Best for: schools ready to start, or restart properly.

Managed Lettings

I run it for you. Bookings, hirers, marketing, staffing and monthly reporting, with the school keeping oversight. Paid on a revenue share, so I only earn when you do.

Best for: schools that want the income without the admin.

Why bother?

Extra income straight into the school budget. Local clubs and families get affordable space on their doorstep. And the school becomes part of the community seven days a week, not just in term time.

Not sure where to start? Tell me a little about your school or trust using the enquiry form, and I'll get back to you to discuss whether lettings could work for you.

Enquire now

Opening a coffee shop instead?