About WACA
The Waterlooville Area Community Association (WACA) was established as a charity by the community, for the community in 1974. In April 2016 it became a CIO, then a Foundation in September 2023. It continues to trade under the acronym WACA CIO.
Charity Number: 1165822
The organisation is overseen by a Board of Trustees responsible for making decisions regarding the Centre, including financial matters, based on recommendations from the Community Centre’s staff.
Our Mission
To create a secure space for both learning and leisure, ensuring accessibility and affordability for all. We firmly believe in the integral role of community spirit in the British way of life.
At Waterlooville Community Centre, we are committed to promoting and reinforcing this philosophy, embracing diversity without regard to race, colour or creed.
Our Facilities
The Centre has seven different sized rooms available for hire, on an adhoc basis or for regular bookings.
The office is open from 09:00 am until 15:00, Monday to Friday and there is a caretaker available at all other times while the Centre is open, most days until at least 22:00 for enquiries and booking enquiries.
Car Parking Facilities
The yellow bays, behind and to the rear of the Centre are free to use for our users.
The white bays in the main car park are for ASDA customers and have a 2 hour limit on parking time.
If you have too much fun at one of your parties, we don’t mind if you leave your vehicle parked over night (at your own risk of course…), as long as you come back to collect it the next morning.
There are 40 WACA bays including 3 disabled spaces. Talk to Reception or a Caretaker if more spaces are needed.
CCTV in the building
For your safety and security, please be aware that there are CCTV recording cameras throughout the Centre.
Accessible Facilities
The Centre is on one level and has a flat access from the pavement at the main entrance.
There are three disabled parking spaces situated to the side of the building, while our disabled toilet facilities, in the Reception area, also has a baby change.
All of our rooms are wheelchair accessible, but please be careful, and we are sure you are, of not scuffing the door frames…
Licensed Bar
We operate a fully licensed bar with experienced staff for private events and groups using the centre.
Under no circumstances must alcohol be brought onto the premises.
WiFi
Free WiFi is available for all Centre users.
Three WiFi points are situated in the building for strong connections.
If you need to connect your device to our WIFI, ask the Office Staff or a Caretaker for the most appropriate WiFi passkey.