At the heart of the community for 150 years
South Brent Old School Community Centre is an open access Community Hub in the heart of South Brent, on the edge of Dartmoor. The Centre is a vibrant base for care, culture, arts and community services, and home to numerous local groups, facilities, businesses and charities, with a number of rooms available for hire. South Brent Old School Community Centre is the ideal venue for your next meeting, talk, party, workshop, conference, exhibition or fundraising event.
Celebrate our 150th Birthday With Us!
In 2026, the Old School building turns 150. Join us on our birthday weekend with a host of celebratory events Friday 4th to Sunday 6th December. Click on the image below to see the weekend’s programme.
Support us!
The Old School building has been at the heart of the Community for nearly 150 years, and we need your help to keep it warm, dry and welcoming. The roof replacement this summer is just the start. We need to raise £2,200,000 to complete our programme of rejuvenation. We’ve already raised over £500,000, but to unlock the full benefits we need your help to realise our ultimate goals.
Our Facilities
Art House
An arts and crafts space for making, mending and meeting. Art House has an ongoing programme of courses, classes and sessions suitable for all.
Archive
The SOUTH BRENT ARCHIVE is housed in the Beacon Room, and holds a series of talks and events throughout the year.
Community Fridge
Saving food from going to landfill, free to everyone in the community to collect
Share Shed
The Share Shed will be in the car park every Friday morning between 10:00 and 12:00.
Corridor Gallery
An ongoing exhibition of artwork from the local community and displays of the work of local organisations. Artwork can include paintings and drawings in various mediums, photographs and a wide variety of crafts.
Bike Bank
Aims to provide free, week-long leases to encourage people in South Brent to get out and about around the area.
South Brent &
District Caring
Offering befriending and other services including prescription collection, transport, help with forms and administration, assistance with shopping and gardening in South Brent and the surrounding areas of Avonwick, North Huish, Diptford and Rattery Parishes.
Sustainable South Brent
SSB has a base in the Old School Community Centre, in “the Hub”. As well as a drop-in three times a week, many SSB events are run in the building.
Equipment Available
We have a range of equipment available for use within the Centre, some items available for use outside the Community Centre in the local area.
Office or Studio
Space to Rent
We have six small rooms in the School House which can be used as an office or studio. When spaces become vacant they will be advertised widely in South Brent and beyond.
