How much does it cost to hire the Centre?
The Russell Room is available for up to 8 hours a day with a minimum of 2 hours. Full rate £80 per hour; Westminster residents £40 per hour; Charity hire £25 for the first hour and £12 per hour for subsequent hours.
The Francis Room is available for up to 8 hours a day with a minimum of 2 hours. From £10 Per Hour.
The Library and Sitting Room are on the first floor and will be available as from May 2024 for occasional daytime use. For more information, please contact the Administrator on info@stmaryscc.org.uk
How do I make a booking?
Please contact the Administrator on info@stmaryscc.org.uk for information on how to book.
Basic information we need includes (a) the part of the Centre you wish to hire; (b) dates and times; (c) purpose of the booking; (d) maximum number of people attending; details of the hirer, and any contact details.
The maximum number of people permitted in the Russell Room is 90 standing, or 60 seated, and elsewhere in the premises is as advised from time to time.
What should I include in my booking time and can I extend it?
How late can I book the Centre?
What areas of the Centre can we use?
The Russell Room is a large modern space that can hold up to 60 people, situated on the ground floor with access to a kitchen area next door. It comes with tables and chairs.
The Francis Room is a small ground-floor space designed for one-to-one meetings and is suitable for spiritual direction, counselling and coaching.
The Library and Sitting Room are period rooms on the first floor and will be available as from May 2024 for occasional daytime use.
Are there limits on what I can hire the Centre for?
When do I pay?
What if I don’t pay on time?
Can I cancel a booking?
Yes, subject to payment of a cancellation fee. The cancellation fee will be (a) 50% of the Hire Charge if cancelled more than one month prior to the day (or first day) of the hiring; (b) 75% of the total Hire Charge if cancelled less than one month (but more than one week) prior to the day (or first day) of the hiring; (c) 100% of the total Hire Charge if cancelled one week or less prior to the day (or first day) of the hiring.
We reserve the right to cancel a booking or terminate the hiring if exceptional unforeseen circumstances arise, in which case we will repay will refund any Deposit paid or any part of the Hire Charge paid by the Hirer (or where the Hiring has already started, a due proportion of the Hire Charge).
What other terms and conditions apply?
All bookings are accepted subject to the Terms and Conditions of our standard Hire Agreement (and connected Rules), which are available on request by emailing us on info@stmaryscc.org.uk.