Community House Services
Community House is owned and operated by Ahu Community Trust and provides a welcoming home for a wide range of social service and community organisations in the heart of Timaru.
By bringing organisations together under one roof, Community House creates opportunities for collaboration, connection and easier access to services that support the wellbeing of people across Mid and South Canterbury.
Community House tenants meet regularly to discuss shared matters relating to the building, facilities and services, helping ensure Community House continues to be a valuable community resource.
COMMUNITY HOUSE
27 Strathallan Street, PO Box 983,
Timaru 7940
Phone: (03) 687 7360 or 0800 672 287
Email: office@ahu.nz
Services
- Reception: Community House provide a Receptionist/Administrator for 25 hours per week. Reception area monitoring is done by all tenants when the reception area is unmanned.
- Meeting Room: There are a meeting room on the ground floor, suitable for up to 20 people. Meeting Room 10 has its own kitchenette, an LCD TV screen and Electronic Whiteboard. The room and equipment is free to use for Community House tenants.
- Interview rooms: The three Interview Rooms are suitable for small meetings of up to 4 people. These rooms provide a private space for meetings and are free to use for Community House tenants.
- Storage space: Storage space on a permanent or casual basis is available for Community groups. Storage in garage in your own lockup cupboards – $15 per month including GST.
- Photocopying: Our Photocopying and Printing Service is fast and reliable, offering full colour or black & white, single or double-sided copying. Rates vary depending on quantity and pin numbered access can be arranged to provide a DIY service. Scanning services also available. Shared access to print finishing equipment is also available including binding machine, laminator and heavy-duty staplers.
- Display space: A variety of display options are available. Reception can provide details of how this operates.
- Accessible Facilities: Accessible access is available through Reception and Room 10 (if not in use). Accessible bathroom facilities are also available. There are also two disability car parks available beside Community House. Please note the first floor is accessible by stairway only.
- Parking: Tenants can lease a named carpark on a monthly basis. Clients should generally use public parking options
How to apply
If your organisation is interested in becoming part of Community House, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch to discuss your space requirements and how Community House may be able to support your organisation. If a suitable office or space is not immediately available, your organisation can be added to our waiting list and we’ll contact you as opportunities become available.
Contact us
Phone: (03) 687 7360
Email: office@ahu.nz