As more and more schools face budgeting challenges, many are prioritising ways to increase their revenue. A great way to generate additional funds is by hiring out your halls, classrooms and outdoor spaces. In addition to generating additional revenue, it is a great way for schools to connect with the local community and ensure that otherwise vacant spaces aren’t left idle.
Venue hire can present challenges, such as finding prospective bookers, answering questions and the cumbersome process of deposits, cancellations and payments. Sound familiar?
Meet Sharesy! A London-based startup that has created a hassle free and simple way for schools to generate more revenue through lettings.
Our CEO and Founder, Felix Atkin, set up Sharesy in 2020 because he believed that he could help schools and local community venues make better use of their spaces.
“Our mission has always been to help schools become vibrant centres of the community, by bringing people together in local spaces whilst encouraging them to put their money back into their local area.” – Felix Atkin, CEO and Founder of Sharesy
We enable schools to take bookings for everything from children’s parties, community meet ups and performances, to yoga classes and corporate events. The platform already supports over 140 schools, places of worship and community venues across London to hire their indoor and outdoor spaces.
Our top performing school venues now generate more than £5,000 per month, whilst reducing admin and calendar management. One such success story is Coppetts Wood Primary School in Barnet, who have generated nearly £20,000 since they signed up with Sharesy in 2021.
We have created friendly terms, with no upfront costs, fixed fees or contract lock-ins – so it is risk-free. You simply pay a commission for bookings taken through the platform. What’s more, Sharesy has an exclusive introductory offer for NAHT members, which includes:
- a reduced commission rate of 15% for the first 12 months (usually 20%)
- a marketing welcome pack with custom-printed flyers, posters and more, to help advertise and promote your school spaces
- paid Google search and social media marketing to drive people to your listing pages
- access to sales support to proactively find you long-term repeat bookers.
Want to find out more?
- Learn more about Sharesy’s exclusive NAHT member offer, which includes reduced commission and free marketing support here
- Book a demo with the team here
- Or send an email on: hello@sharesy.com
Written by: Sharesy
Published on: 13 September 2022
Updated on: 21 October 2022