We have received the following from Ruach City Church regarding community use of the theatre auditorium.
The below has been proposed in terms of pricing, however Bishop has advised that 2026 should be made free of charge for all community events and this will be funded by the generous donation of Ruach City Church members to cover the operational costs of running the building during these events, which will cost approx. £15,000 – £30,000 per year or more. The events will be charged from 2027 as explained below. Please do let me know if you require further information.
Pricing
To generate demand and awareness an initial 9-month period of ‘Ticket Sharing’ is being implemented for community groups, ensuring revenue is shared between the event organisers and Ruach, requiring minimal financial commitment from community groups, which is intended to promote the availability of the building to Community Groups. Following this initial ‘Ticket Sharing’ period, a 35% discount to open market hire rates are proposed with day rates of £3,735 and half day rates are £1,868, to ensure the ongoing financial viability of the Community Use at the Property.
There is now a Hire Form at Ruach’s website.
SAC has a number of questions, which we will take up with Ruach, including details around:
- how will the ticket sharing work?
- what is included in the rates?
- is there a venue spec?
- are the prices given the discounted rates and is VAT included?
- will other spaces be available and at what rate?
We’d welcome your comments.
UPDATE on hire pricing from Ruach:
“In relation to ticket revenue sharing, management has also decided to make Streatham Hill Theatre available to all community groups free of charge for the duration of 2026. Please note that the operational costs of these events will be covered through the generous contributions and donations of Ruach City Church members, totalling in excess of £30,000.
“Due to the increasing operational and maintenance costs associated with running events and maintaining the building, hire charges will be introduced from 2027 onwards. However, discounted rates will be available for community events that generate revenue through ticket sales. Charity events that are free and open to the community will continue to have access to the venue at no cost, subject to agreed dates with the church.”