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about the network

Places of Welcome are run by local community groups who want everyone in their neighbourhood to have a place to go for a friendly face, a cup of tea and a conversation if and when they need it.


With over 700 across the UK, each Place of Welcome is unique but all provide a place for people to connect with one another, find belonging and offer gifts and skills that interest them.

Places of Welcome take place in a variety of different venues including churches, community centres, libraries, mosques, temples and other community group buildings across the UK.

 

OUR AIM IS FOR EVERY NEIGHBOURHOOD TO HAVE PLACES WHERE ALL PEOPLE FEEL SAFE TO CONNECT, BELONG AND CONTRIBUTE

 
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Our Values

Place

An accessible and hospitable building, open at the same time every week

People

Open to everyone regardless of their circumstances or situation, and staffed by volunteers

Presence

A place where people actively listen to one another

 

Provision

Offering free refreshments (at least a cup of tea and a biscuit) and basic local information

Participation

Every person will bring talents, experiences and skills that they may be willing to share locally

 

Places of Welcome is a Church Urban Fund initiative in partnership with the
Together Network and Near Neighbours