Strutts

29/05/2026

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS

Due to recent incidents including theft and vandalism we have been advised by our insurers to secure the community centre site which will involve locking the gates at the site entrance on Derby Road when the centre has closed. Strutts greatly appreciate the co-operation of all customers in ensuring that vehicles are not left on site in the car park, which is for community centre users only, after the centre has closed, without express written permission from the charity trustees.

Many thanks,
Strutts Community Centre Team

06/05/2026

It's that time of year when were are having a bit of a Spring clean and tidy up!

All week the books will be available in the lounge and hall. Absolute bargain!!

See you there.

19/04/2026

Important notice for this week

Strutts café bar will be open as normal on Monday and Tuesday evening 8 - 10pm

28/03/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS

From 1st APRIL 2026 the office will be shut from 8pm for booking and payment enquiries.

Room key drop off between 8pm and 10pm will be at the café / bar off the hall in room 13 – opposite the front entrance. You can sign out here and drop your key off with the staff behind the bar.

Office hours for in person general enquires or payments are 9am to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays from 1st April 2026.

Thank you for your continued support.

Strutts Centre Ltd

13/03/2026

It was great to meet Jonathan Davies MP for Mid Derbyshire at Strutts to explain to him the challenges we face in progressing the restoration of the building. Strutts has survived since 2009, due solely to the efforts of volunteers, and without funding from local authorities our income is derived only from room hire.

It was great to meet with the Guardians of the Strutts at the Strutts Community Centre - the group that runs the Strutts Centre.

After the school was vacated by Derbyshire County Council in 2009, Belper rallied together to make it a community centre that is now used for community groups, businesses, and community meetings.

One of the things I discussed with the Guardians of the Strutts was about how much work needs to be done on the building. Because it is over 100 years old, it has many challenges associated with it.

There is a way to help. The more people that use the building and pay to hold events or meetings there, the more money can be put back into the repairs to ensure its longevity. I am committed to work alongside the Guardians of the Strutts to make sure that we can attract as much money possible to the community centre, and raise the profile of this building so more people use it.

18/02/2026

Belper Town Council have arranged a Public Consultation event at Strutts regarding the ‘Town of Culture 2028’ competition bid. It will be held on Wednesday 4 March between 7-9pm.

Town of Culture 2028 - Public Consultation

As you may be aware, the Government have announced a ‘Town of Culture 2028’ competition. Belper Town Council are in the process of beginning an application for this award on behalf of Belper. The initial stage is to complete an expression of interest, and we are keen to involve as many members of the public, organisations and businesses from around Belper as possible.

We have scheduled a public consultation for this stage at Strutts Community Centre on Wednesday 4th March between 7pm-9pm.

To attend, please register via our website: https://www.belpertowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/town-of-culture-2028-public-consultation/

16/02/2026

Strutts were delighted to host the Amber Valley Borough Council Planning Committee tonight, which decided the Belper Mills application. Watched on by Mr. Strutt and a large turnout of local residents, the applications were approved.

11/02/2026

February 1906 - Preparations were still being made for the building of the Herbert Strutt School and Swimming Baths, while questions were raised about whether the baths should be within the school building itself. Elsewhere, Herbert Strutt was in the process of clearing Milford Quarry and laying it out as a recreation ground for the local children, under the supervision of Mr. Pallett, Strutt's head gardener. It would open in the spring of that year, its former disused state is shown in the picture.

30/01/2026

We're recruiting!

Strutts is looking for casual Front of House staff to join our team. This is a great opportunity to join a small, volunteer-focussed team in the delivery and smooth running of all kind of events, with room to grow and develop. The Welcome Team are the first point of contact for visitors to the venue, ensuring customers and visitors are provided with friendly, efficient and effective customer service.

Working alone you will staff the office or bar, you will help people find their way around the building, ensure customer safety, hand out keys, take payments from customers and secure the building upon closure of the centre. This includes responding to customer enquiries both in person and over the phone. You will play an important role in the fire evacuation procedure and ensuring the health and safety of the venue and customers at all times.

Post holders must be resourceful, energetic self-starters who require little supervision, are innovative and can adapt to any situation, with exceptional customer service skills and a can-do attitude. You will be expected to work mainly weekday evenings as part of the role, with some weekend work.

The role will provide opportunities to build upon your skillset, where applicable, such as in marketing, engagement and fundraising.

Job Title: Front of House Staff
Location: Strutts Community Centre, Belper
Pay: £14.00 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Casual, Zero Hour contract. Most of the work is on evenings and weekends
Deadline: 8 February 2026
Due to the nature of the role, applications are invited from those over the age of 18 only.

23/01/2026

Some of the Strutts team had a great visit to meet the trustees of The Old Town Hall at Bourne, who have recently been awarded a substantial grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to turn the building into a community arts and events centre. It was really helpful to exchange ideas and experiences about the re-use of historic buildings for the benefit of the community.