The London Borough of Ealing is seeking the Charity Commission’s permission to vary parts of the Trust which owns the Victoria Hall prior to the disposal of the Town Hall, including the Victoria Hall, to be used as a hotel.

The Victoria Hall was built in 1893 for 'charitable purposes' from public donations and since then has belonged to a charitable trust - however the trustees are elected councillors.

The Victoria Hall is a resource that belongs to whole community, not a Council asset to be exploited for short term gain.

The Victoria Hall is used by many local community groups who will struggle to find such central and accessible venue.