For the community, by the community
The iconic Oast building in central Rainham has overlooked Rainham station for more than a century after being built in the early 1870's by local businessmen, the Wakeley Brothers. Put up for sale in the 1970's, a partnership of local professionals saw an opportunity to turn the building into something great for our community. It is now a thriving community centre run by a dedicated team of volunteers and used by many local community groups and clubs including sports, health and wellbeing, spirituality, and gaming.
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The Community Centre is run solely by the Rainham & Wigmore Community Association. We rely on the community centre income, kind donations and volunteers for it’s day-to-day operation. The centre is not funded by Medway Council or any commercial business.
Need a space? We've got you covered!
The Oast boasts five spaces of various sizes to accommodate your needs. From our intimate Granary Bar and welcoming Tea Room, to the grand Oast Hall we have a space to suit a variety of needs.
Our regular group users include Community Groups, Social Clubs, Tuition, and Entertainment Nights. We also regularly host for Parties and Events, Meetings, and are proud to act as one of your local polling stations.
Volunteering With Us
The Oast was created by the community for the community and we strive to keep that spirit alive. We're staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers and are always seeking those who want to lend a hand.
​If you think you can help us out with these or anything else, please send us an email.
