We have two meeting rooms available for hire, the Michael Young Room and the Peter Willmott Room.

The Michael Young Room opens on to a charming walled garden and boasts state-of the-art audio visual facilities, it can hold up to 50 people for private meetings, seminars and informal receptions.

Carefully preserved paneling combines with sensitive restoration and an abundance of natural light to create a striking yet comfortable space.

Dedicated to the memory of our founder and first director, the celebrated social reformer Michael Young, this unusual venue is the restored drawing room of the magnificent Queen Anne house now home to the Young Foundation.

Capacity: 10m x 5m (32 x 16 feet). 24 people can sit in comfort around a table in a "boardroom" layout. Theatre style, with a top table for speakers, 40 can be accommodated. Receptions can host up to 50.

 Equipment included in the hire price:

• Projector, computer and laptop connection
• VCR and DVD
• Skype and video calling 
• Flipchart and pens
• Conference phone

In addition, easily accessible data and power points can connect to laptop computers for interactive teaching.

In fine weather, the walled garden acts as an effective natural extension.

Access for people with disabilities: The room is wheelchair accessible, via a stair lift, and there are disabled facilities, including a car park space in our drive which can be reserved on request.

The Peter Willmott Room is a smaller room based on the first floor of our building overlooking Museum Gardens. 

The room can seat 12 in a boardroom layout or up to 18 in a "theatre style" layout.

Equipment included in the hire price:

• Projector, computer and laptop connection
• DVD
• Skype and video calling
• Flipchart and pens
• Conference phone

Catering facilities for both rooms: Simple catering facilities are available in our modern kitchen. The hire price includes tea and coffee. A full range of catering requirements, to meet diverse tastes, can be provided for on request. Catering can be ordered through us or directly with suppliers. Orders placed through the Young Foundation are charged at cost plus a £50 administration fee. We order from Boulevard and Il Cappucino, both well-respected local suppliers known for their first class ingredients and flexibility.

Location: 18 Victoria Park Square is two minutes walk from Bethnal Green tube (central line), one stop east of Liverpool Street and two stops west of Stratford.

Hire rates for 2009/2010 can be found here.

Further information:

• Staff are on hand throughout the hire period to assist with any needs you may have.
• Access for setting up and taking down is usually possible by prior arrangement.
• If you have any additional questions or specialist requirements please ask, the answer is  almost certainly yes!

For availability and further information please contact us on 020 8980 6263 or email your query to reception@youngfoundation.org.