Charity Event and Fundraising Venue
Affordable rates, excellent facilities and Central London location mean that 20 Bedford Way is a popular choice for not-for-profit and third sector events.Our range of event spaces are great value for money. This means you can maximise your fundraising efforts and really make a difference for your cause. These blank-canvas spaces also give you the freedom to create a unique and tailored event. They are a popular choice for a wide range of charities and third sector organisations.
All event spaces are equipped with quality AV equipment and an AV technician is included within the room hire.
Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, the central location of 20 Bedford Way means we benefit from incredible national and international transport links.
Whether you are looking to hire a large theatre or a smaller more intimate space, we’ve got your needs covered.
With charity events, maximising the amount of money that can go directly to the cause is paramount. Take a look at our guide on how to keep costs down while running a great charity event.
Our charity event spaces
Theatre Hire
Our six larger spaces are supported by a great choice of breakout rooms and open spaces that are ideal for networking, stalls and refreshments. Each room can be easily adapted to host a number of different fundraising events: from exhibitions and talks to performances and seminars. The hire cost includes lighting and AV technology.
Logan Hall capacity: 910 people
Jeffrey Hall capacity: 320 people
Elvin Hall capacity: 150 people
Drama Studio capacity: 120 people
Nunn Hall capacity: 100 people
Clarke Hall capacity: 70 people
Logan Hall at 20 Bedford Way
Committee & board rooms
A smart suite of four adjacent rooms, the largest of which holds up to 60 people. Ideal for training and meetings, the committee rooms boast flexible furniture layouts. Committee rooms can be booked separately or in addition to the larger halls.
Committee rooms at 20 Bedford Way
Meeting & Seminar Rooms
A useful range of 23 seminar rooms, comfortably appointed and with plenty of natural daylight, built in AV and flexible furniture layouts.
Meeting rooms at 20 Bedford Way
Previous charity events at 20 Bedford Way
20 Bedford Way’s Logan Hall hosted the charity fundraising event ‘Night of Adventure’ by Hope and Homes for Children. The event included first-class explorers telling their wildest adventure stories in just 20 slides, projected onto a huge screen in front of a packed-out auditorium.
The 910-seater theatre was used in conjunction with a number of break out spaces and the Crush Hall bar. Attendees were able to discuss the event as they enjoyed refreshments and explored charity stalls.
Contact our event team to discuss your next charity or fundraising event by calling +44 (0)20 7612 6143 or emailing venuehire@ioe.ac.uk. Our dedicated team are on hand to help you create a memorable charity event.
We have also shared some great insider tips on how to put on the most successful charity events:
How to Draw Media Attention to Third Sector Events
