King’s House Rules & Restrictions

Note: The following list is a summary for convenience and does not replace or take precedence over the full Terms & Conditions of Hire. In the event of any discrepancy, the Terms & Conditions shall prevail.

General Conduct & Values

  • Purpose of Hire: The Venue must only be used for the purpose described in the Hire Handbook.

  • Ethical Use: All activities must align with the Venue’s values and Ethical Use Policy (Schedule 3).

  • Prohibited Activities: Events that promote faiths other than Christianity or promote views contrary to the Church of England are prohibited.

  • Advertising: The Hirer must not use the Venue’s name, logo, or images in any promotional materials without prior written consent.

Safety & Safeguarding

  • Safeguarding Policy: For events with children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, the Hirer must provide a formal Safeguarding Policy at the time of booking.

  • DBS Checks: The Hirer is responsible for ensuring all staff and volunteers have valid DBS checks where applicable.

  • Capacity Limits: Room capacities must never be exceeded (e.g., Upper Room limit is 240).

  • Obstructions: All corridors, staircases, and exits must be kept entirely free from obstruction at all times.

  • Fire Doors: Fire doors must remain closed and never be wedged or tied open.

Alcohol & Catering

  • Service & Sale Age Restriction: No person under the age of 18 is permitted to sell or serve alcohol at any time.

  • Consumption Age Restriction: Alcohol must not be served to or consumed by anyone under the age of 18.

  • Licensing: Alcohol cannot be sold on-site without a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) from Islington Council, a copy of which must be provided to the Venue.

  • No Cooking: No cooking is allowed on the premises. External caterers require prior written consent.

Building Care & Equipment

  • No Fixings: No bolts, nails, tacks, screws, or adhesives (including tape) may be attached to walls or fabric. Paper may be fixed to window glass with blue tack/tape.

  • Electricals: All portable electrical equipment brought in must be PAT tested and display current certification labels.

  • Smoking/Vaping: The Venue is a strictly "no smoking" area.

  • Animals: Only assistance dogs are permitted without prior written consent.

Noise & Timing

  • Noise Nuisance: Events must be organized to minimize disturbance to neighbors.

  • Music Curfew: Subject to consent, amplified music must end by 10:30 PM.

  • Vacating the Venue: Bookings must end and the Venue must be cleared by the end of the Period of Hire. This must be no later than 11:00 PM.

  • Period of Hire: This period must include all set-up and pack-down time.

Cleanliness & Departure

  • Rubbish: All rubbish must be taken to the Cafe for staff removal; excessive rubbish may need to be taken off-site.

  • Furniture: All chairs must be returned, stacked, on the three black trolleys.

  • Cleaning: All culinary equipment used must be washed up.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email at hire@kingshouse.org.uk