Leaf Hall

Big Local outcome: ‘People will have increased skills and confidence‘

Leaf Hall Building

Leaf Hall is a Grade 2 listed building in Devonshire West.

It was built in 1861 by philanthropist William Leaf as a community resource, sharing the same aims as Devonshire West Big Local. It is now a Community Arts Centre with a Community Kitchen. Money has been allocated, along with match funding money obtained, to restore the building and provide disabled access.  Making it an accessible and safe for residents to use will be one of the  lasting legacies of Devonshire West Big Local.

For further information about the history of the building please see

Building History

Leaf Hall Repairs

Free Youth Music Sessions for Autumn 2023

Devonshire West big Local have commissioned Audio Active to continue our free creative sessions for young people at Leaf Hall.

Get involved here by signing up at Audio Active.

Leaf hall essential repairs were funded by Devonshire West Big Local and the John Jackson Charitable Trust.

Sunday 25th September 2022 saw the “Grand Re-opening” of Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre.

The Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress, opened the centre and were taken on a guided tour to see the newly completed building work. During the day visitors were entertained by “My Charleston” dance group; “Soul Train” and “Exercise for the Over 50’s.” There was a generous raffle and Tombola in the Library, and the Kitchen was stacked high with a very sumptuous array of food, which was enjoyed by all.
The Trustees were delighted by the attendance of a large number of local people, together with representatives of organisations looking for a venue to host their own activities.
“It was wonderful to hear how much people appreciated Leaf Hall’s presence in the community, and we hope to be able to serve them for many years to come” said Leaf Hall’s Trustees.
Drone Footage

See drone footage, generously donated by Messrs Leaper Stanbrook.

Would you like to get involved the community centre?
If So, get in touch, via email – info@leafhall.co.uk

Whats going on at Leaf Hall now?

Leah Hall hosts or provides for a variety of key services for many different communities.

Click on any event to visit their website.

For children and young people:

For Health Wellbeing and Arts:

For Refugee and Asylum Seekers Support:

For Disability Community Groups:

For Survivors of Domestic Abuse:

For Food Provisions

For LGBTQ+ Community Groups:

For Digital Literacy