Local community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where all people feel safe to connect, belong and get involved.
With over 900 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.
Find a venue near you, or sign up to host a space.
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To inform, inspire and equip your group for local action
What do Places of Welcome do?
Place: Create an accessible and hospitable space (the same time and place each week)
People: Open to everyone regardless of their circumstances and staffed by volunteers
Presence: A place where people actively listen to one another
Provision: Offering free refreshments and vital local information
Participation: Recognise that every person coming to a Place of Welcome could bring talents, experiences & skills that offer value to others
With our support, you could bring out the best in your community.
