We are Greater Manchester Community Lettings
Your Fully Managed Venue & Facility Lettings Provider
What We Do
Venue & Facility Hire Across Greater Manchester and Beyond
GM Community Lettings (GMCL) provides high-quality sports, education and community venues for hire across Salford, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire.
Working in partnership with schools, we make it easy for community groups, grassroots sports teams, businesses and local organisations to access affordable facilities in convenient locations.
Whether you’re looking for a sports hall, 3G football pitch or dance studio, we can help you find the right venue for your activity.
- Sports Halls
- 3G Football Pitches
- Grass Pitches
- Dance Studios
- Martial Arts Dojos
- Theatres & Performance Spaces
- Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs)
We pride ourselves on our:
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Integrity
- Social Responsibility
Partnering with Schools and Community Venues Across the North West
At GM Community Lettings (GMCL), we take the stress out of managing facility hire.
With over 40 years of experience in school operations and lettings management, we understand the financial pressures facing schools and community venues. Our fully managed service helps schools generate additional income from their facilities while increasing community engagement and protecting their assets.
Working with schools and venues across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire, we create tailored partnerships that maximise revenue and deliver long-term value.
A Fully Managed Lettings Partnership
Every school and venue is different, which is why we offer a bespoke approach to school lettings and facility management.
From staffing and marketing to bookings, safeguarding and reporting, GMCL manages the entire lettings process, allowing schools to focus on education while we maximise the potential of their facilities.
What’s Included?
- ✅No upfront costs - our service operates through a fair and transparent profit-share model.
- ✅Marketing and promotion - we actively promote your facilities to local community groups, sports clubs, businesses and organisations across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire.
- ✅£5 million Public Liability Insurance
- ✅Monthly revenue payments - all income is paid directly into your facility's bank account.
- ✅Health & Safety and Safeguarding compliance - agreed processes and procedures tailored to your site.
- ✅Online booking system - simple and efficient booking management for hirers and facilities.
- ✅Regular review meetings - helping identify opportunities to increase usage and revenue.
- ✅Detailed reporting - providing insights into bookings, income and community engagement.
Why Partner with GMCL?
Our goal is simple: to help schools and community venues maximise income, increase community use and unlock the full potential of their facilities.
Whether you’re a secondary school, academy trust, college or community venue, GM Community Lettings provides a professional, fully managed school lettings service across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire.
Trusted by Schools and Community Venues Across Greater Manchester
By partnering with GMCL, your school or organisation can unlock the full potential of your facilities — safely, efficiently, and profitably.
From sports halls and 3G pitches to theatres and classrooms, our proven school lettings management service ensures your spaces are used to benefit both your community and your bottom line.
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Areas We Cover
GM Community Lettings (GMCL) provides professional school lettings and facility management services across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire.
Our local knowledge and hands-on approach allow us to deliver a high-quality, fully managed service to every school and venue we partner with. By working closely with our facilities, we ensure the highest standards of customer service, safeguarding, compliance and community engagement.
While many of our partner schools are based in Greater Manchester, we are continually expanding our network across Lancashire, Cheshire and the wider North West.
Whether you’re looking for a trusted school lettings partner or searching for sports facilities, community venues or event spaces to hire, GMCL can help.
Supporting Schools Across the North West
We work with:
- Primary Schools
- Secondary Schools
- Academies
- Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)
- Colleges
Our goal is to help venues maximise income from their facilities while providing local communities with access to high-quality sports, education and event spaces.
If your school or venue is located in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire or the surrounding North West region, we’d love to hear from you.
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Why Choose GM Community Lettings?
At GM Community Lettings, we provide a fully managed school lettings and facility management service designed to maximise income, increase community engagement and remove the day-to-day workload from schools and venue operators.
What Makes GMCL Different?
Fully Managed Service
From staffing and bookings to safeguarding, reporting and customer support, we manage every aspect of your facility hire programme.
No Upfront Costs
Our transparent profit-share model means there are no setup fees or hidden charges.
Experienced Team
With over 40 years of experience in school operations and lettings management, we understand the challenges schools face and how to generate additional income from existing facilities.
Local Knowledge
We work with schools and venues across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire, helping facilities become valuable community assets.
Marketing & Promotion
We actively market your facilities to sports clubs, community groups, businesses and organisations, increasing bookings and maximising utilisation.
Safe & Secure Operations
We recruit, train and manage professional staff while ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and insurance requirements.
Reliable Monthly Income
All revenue is managed professionally, with payments made directly to your nominated account each month.
Building Stronger Communities
Our mission is to connect schools, community groups and local organisations through high-quality, accessible facilities that benefit everyone.
GM Community Lettings FAQs
What types of facilities can I hire through GM Community Lettings?
GM Community Lettings offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues for hire across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire.
Our facilities include:
- Sports Halls
- 3G Football Pitches
- Grass Pitches
- Dance Studios
- Martial Arts Dojos
- Theatres & Performance Spaces
- Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs)
Whether you’re looking for sports hall hire, 3G pitch hire, community venue hire, meeting room hire or event space hire, we can help you find the right facility for your activity, club, business or community group.
Who can hire facilities through GM Community Lettings?
Our facilities are available to a wide range of organisations, groups and individuals across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire.
This includes:
- Community Groups
- Grassroots Sports Clubs
- Football Teams
- Charities and Non-Profit Organisations
- Local Businesses
- Training Providers
- Dance Schools
- Martial Arts Clubs
- Fitness Instructors
- Educational Organisations
- Event Organisers
- Individuals looking to host classes, meetings or community activities
How do I book a facility?
Booking a venue through GM Community Lettings is quick and straightforward.
Simply browse our available facilities, including sports halls, 3G pitches, dance studios, select your preferred date and time, and submit your booking enquiry through our online booking system.
A member of our team will review your request and contact you to confirm availability and complete your booking.
We provide facility hire across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire, helping community groups, sports clubs, businesses and organisations find the right venue for their needs.
Is public liability insurance included?
GM Community Lettings holds Public Liability Insurance of up to £5 million to cover our operations and activities when managing facilities on behalf of our partner schools and venues.
However, all hirers are responsible for arranging and maintaining their own appropriate Public Liability Insurance and, where applicable, Sports Liability Insurance.
Before a booking is approved, hirers will be required to provide evidence of their insurance cover to ensure compliance with venue requirements and safeguarding procedures.
How are the facilities managed after use?
GM Community Lettings takes great pride in maintaining the highest standards of facility management and site care.
Our trained staff ensure that all facilities are left clean, secure and ready for school or core use the following day. We carry out post-session checks, ensure equipment is stored correctly where required, and help maintain a safe environment for both hirers and partner schools.
We treat every venue with the same care and attention as if it were our own, helping to protect facilities, minimise disruption and ensure a positive experience for schools, community groups and hirers alike.
