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We pride ourselves on our:
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Integrity
- Social Responsibility
How GM Community Lettings work with their partners
GMCL take the pain out of hiring out your facilities
- Free service – the business is based on a fair and transparent profit share
- Marketing your facility to your local community
- Public Liability Insurance up to £5m
- All renumeration paid monthly into the facilities bank account
- H&S and Safeguarding policies all agreed with the facility
- Online booking system for hirers
- Regular update meetings with the facility to discuss lettings
- Regular reporting on community usage
The concept is simple
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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.
