About Us

A hall at the heart of our community

Barley Mow Village Hall is a welcoming community space in Birtley, bringing people together through activities, events, celebrations and local groups.

We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered as a charity in December 2016 (charity number 1170685). As a not-for-profit organisation, the income we receive from people using our facilities goes towards running, maintaining and improving the hall for the benefit of our community.

Our aim is to ensure BMVH remains a welcoming, accessible and valued community facility for generations to come.

Our Volunteers

Volunteers play an important part in keeping our hall running. Alongside our three part-time members of staff, they help with events, setting up rooms and the many practical tasks involved in looking after a busy community venue.

You don't need any special experience to get involved. Whether you can spare a few hours regularly or lend a hand occasionally, your support can make a real difference.

If you would like to volunteer, we'd love to hear from you.

Meet The Team

Margaret our office manager. 

Margaret is the friendly face at the heart of Barley Mow Village Hall, bringing a wealth of experience in office management, administration and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. With her organisational skills, attention to detail and welcoming nature, she helps ensure that visitors, groups and hirers receive the support they need.

Outside the office, Margaret is a devoted animal lover with a creative side. She also runs her own business, Divino Bath Products, where she makes beautiful handmade bath bombs, soaps and wax melts etc.

Whether she’s coordinating bookings, helping visitors or creating her next bath-time treat, Margaret brings care, dedication and a personal touch to everything she does.

Graeme our Development Officer

Graeme is our dedicated Development Officer, working tirelessly behind the scenes to help Barley Mow Village Hall grow and thrive. With a passion for community development, he spends countless hours researching funding opportunities, preparing applications and finding new ways to support the hall’s future.

Graeme is also the driving force behind "The Comic Club", which he runs in his spare time, bringing people together through a shared love of comics and creativity.

Whether he’s securing funding, developing new opportunities or sharing his enthusiasm for comics, Graeme’s commitment and hard work help make BMVH a place where our community can flourish.

Suzanne our volunteer Co-Ordinator

Suzanne is our dedicated Volunteer Coordinator, helping to bring people together and keep our community activities running smoothly. She plays a vital role in organising our Warm Spaces sessions, making sure they remain welcoming and enjoyable for everyone who attends.

From keeping our volunteers informed and coordinating support for events to encouraging new people to join the team, Suzanne helps ensure that everyone feels valued and involved.

With her friendly approach and commitment to the community, Suzanne helps make volunteering at Barley Mow Village Hall a rewarding experience for all.