Places of Welcome
Places of Welcome is a growing network of local community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where all people feel safe to belong, connect and contribute
Start your own Place of Welcome
TCT is proud to work with Together Network and Near Neighbours colleagues across the country to help groups become Places of Welcome and to promote the network.
We help to set up new venues in:
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Wolverhampton
- Staffordshire
- The Potteries
- North Shropshire.
We aim to create a movement of welcome and hospitality for all in these areas.
Interested to find out more about Places of Welcome, or want help setting one up? Please get in touch with one of our team.
Places of Welcome all share 5 values, that all begin with ‘P’
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
Working Together with Lichfield District Council
This video showcases some of our work in Lichfield, which is kindly funded by Lichfield District Council
Working Together with Staffordshire County Council
This video showcases some of our work with Staffordshire County Council Council, especially their Libraries Service.
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"Volunteering at the Place of Welcome is one of my favourite things to do. The hustle and bustle that goes on makes your heart want to burst. It doesn't seem like an effort...it's blissful...amazing!"