Host Community Activities and Groups
Sutton’s Community Toolkit is a practical guide designed to support local residents, organisations and community groups to host public events and activities in Sutton’s libraries and cultural venues. It explains how community-run events can help build connections, reduce isolation and enrich Sutton’s cultural life, while also aligning with local priorities around inclusion, wellbeing and access to culture.
The toolkit provides clear, step-by-step guidance covering everything from planning and promotion to health and safety, paperwork and evaluation. It also outlines the shared responsibilities between organisers and Sutton Council, including requirements such as risk assessments, insurance and accessibility considerations.
By making it easier for communities to use library spaces, the toolkit aims to empower residents to shape Sutton’s cultural offer and create vibrant, inclusive local activities that benefit everyone.
Community Toolkit Slideshow