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Places of Welcome is a growing network of local community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where all people feel safe to connect, belong and contribute.

To find more about the impact of places of welcome, please see our snapshot survey results here

 
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A Place of Welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly face, a cup of tea and a conversation if and when they need it.

 
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"I feel like a celebrity when I come in here, everyone is so pleased to see me"

 
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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

 

Find a place of Welcome

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