Community centre
The Islanders Youth & Community Centre
53 East Weare Road, Verne Common, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1ET
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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Fortuneswell, Amelia Close, near Verne Common, Portland (local area scene; not the centre).
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- Listed spaces
- 2named spaces for hire
- Kitchen
- Full kitchenfor catering
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- Spaces
- 2 listed
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
The Islanders is an active youth and community centre with meeting rooms, a large kitchen, an indoor sports hall and enclosed outdoor play areas. It hosts groups for children and adults and is available to hire; the centre advertises children's birthday parties. Confirm the current rooms, rates and arrangements with the centre.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceYes
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNot confirmed
- Step-free accessNot confirmed
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- Meeting rooms
- Large kitchen
- Indoor sports hall
- Enclosed outdoor play areas
Good for
- Birthday parties
- Kids' parties
- Community events
- Classes & courses
- Fitness & yoga
- Meetings
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Gym hire (historic indicative figure)
Standard
One cash-ledger entry dated 19 January 2023 labelled “Hour gym hire”; not a current published tariff. The precise room/use scope and eligibility for that transaction were not stated. Confirm current rates with the centre. Published document date: 2022/23 financial year.
Source: opencharities.uk£15 per hour
Bookable spaces
- Indoor sports hall
- Meeting rooms
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Sources & checks
Last checked 16 October 2026
Information taken from www.helpandkindness.co.uk, dorsetyouth.com, register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk, www.thepennestate.co.uk, portlandtowncouncil.gov.uk, opencharities.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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