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.

The initiative is being developed by the Church Urban Fund’s Together Network. It has been adopted here in the Diocese of Leeds and is a network of small organisations, including faith communities, who offer an unconditional welcome to local people for at least a few hours a week.

The Five Ps

  • 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: Recognises that every person coming to a Place of Welcome will bring talents, experiences and skills that they might be willing to share locally.

Start your own Place of Welcome

​The Places of Welcome Network offers the chance for your volunteers to join with others for support and training. You will also receive free start-up resources to help with publicity.

If your organisation would like to join the Places of Welcome network please contact us: placesofwelcome@wellspringstogether.org.uk

You can download our latest Place of Welcome leaflets from here.