Places of Welcome - set up support for groups and churches
The Network of Kindness is supporting the set-up of Places of Welcome across the Diocese of Liverpool.
This is a growing network of local community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where all people feel safe to connect, belong and contribute.
Places of Welcome are hosted in community centres, places of worship, libraries, and village halls, which run weekly throughout the year, providing connection and belonging, free refreshments and a welcoming environment.
All are welcome to join our free workshop to find out more about becoming a Place of Welcome, Monday June 5, 1.30pm-2.30pm at Court Hey Methodist Church. Join us to find out how you can join the network as an existing project such as a warm space that fits the Places of Welcome values, or how to start your own new Place of Welcome.
Please contact our Social Action Development Lead Officer Joseph.Cottrell@togetherliverpool.org.uk to find out more about registering as a Place of Welcome in the Diocese of Liverpool area.
Watch here to find out more about how the Friendship Cafe in Southport became a Place of Welcome a year ago, in February 2022
The cafe run by new charity Cherish Reach and Connect, is among the growing network of Places of Welcome supported by the Network of Kindness to set up or reopen after Covid, across the Diocese of Liverpool area.
You can join the Places of Welcome Network if you:
- Already have an existing drop-in style activity that you would like to be added to the map.
- Would like to set up a new Place of Welcome in your community.
The main criteria for becoming a Place of Welcome is a commitment to the Network’s five values:
