The Facility (comprises)
The Church Hall
The Foyer
(including the Kitchen for serving but not preparing food)
The kitchen
The small Office Area
(Office/Waiting Room and Toilets)
The Toilets (including a toilet for the disabled, and change table for small children)
Approval Process
Requests for the hire/use of the Church Facility are to be forwarded to the Chair of the Westbury Baptist Family Church Venue Hire Committee. The Committee for 2026 consists of John Glasby (Chair), Pat Poulton and Grace Bye.
- A Booking Information proforma will need to be completed (including the hire fee).
- If approved, the Hire Agreement proforma is to be completed (including the provision of a copy of Certificate of Currency for Public Liability held by the organisation, where applicable).
- If a charge is to paid, then an upfront deposit is required that covers 50% of the hire charges. There may be occasions/extenuating circumstances where this deposit may be waived.
- If the Church is to cater for the function, then an up-front deposit of 60% is to be provided. In the case of funerals, the deposit will be based on an agreed process for estimating the likely numbers attending.
Catering Service Provided by the Westbury Baptist Church
In general, the Westbury Church will not cater for any organisation/person hiring the church facility. If required, local businesses will need to be approached, and food served (not prepared) from the kitchen.
In general, the Westbury Baptist Family Church will only cater for the needs of members/regular attenders (funerals/special events), dependent on the availability of Church members to cater, someone to take responsibility for organising the catering and approval by the Church Leadership.
Hire Charges (All prices include GST)
| Hire Charges | Full Commercial | Westbury Rate | Basic Cost |
| Funerals Hire of Church/Pastor | $1,100 | $900 | Free |
| Hire of Church | $800 full day $600 half day | $600 for the event | TBD |
| Foyer including the kitchen to serve food (but not prepare) | $600 full day $350 half day | $400 full day $250 half day | TBD |
| Small Office Area | $10-$1 per hour | $10-$15 per hour | TBD |
| Tea/Coffee/Milk | Included in the fee | ||
| Cleaning charge | Included in fee | Included in fee | |
| Sound desk/projector with operator | $150 full day $100 half day | $120 full day $80 half day | *Can be negotiated (see note below) |
| Public Liability Insurance | Hirer responsible | If applicable | If applicable |
If an organisation/group intend to use the church facility on an ongoing basis, then the Church Leadership Group will be prepared to consider a reduction in the hire charges.
Booking Information/Hire Agreement
