People and communities
New Warm Walsall initiative gets underway
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Working in partnership with local organisations, the Council will be supporting residents over the winter months and providing a network of warm venues across the Borough.
Walsall Council has confirmed plans for a new Warm Walsall initiative to help struggling residents keep warm this winter.
Working in partnership with the Walsall Community Network and local voluntary and community sector organisations, the Council will be supporting residents over the winter months and providing a network of warm venues across the Borough.
Initial funding of £10,000 from the Council’s Crisis Support Fund has been allocated to the Warm Walsall initiative, which will run up to the end of March 2023.
“ The current cost of living crisis is all too real and many Walsall residents are already in financial difficulties and facing tough decisions about whether to feed their families or warm the house.
This initiative offers a helping hand to anyone who is struggling to cope, providing a safe space where they can have a hot drink, fill a flask and meet in a place which is welcoming and most importantly warm. “
“ Across the country, the voluntary and community sector and local authorities are stepping up and supporting residents in their communities. This funding to help create warm hubs is vital to our work and it means we can help local organisations open their doors and provide a warm space to those struggling to heat their homes.
Local community activities will vary depending on the venue, but a friendly, warm welcome is assured to anyone who visits and needs support this winter. The list of organisations taking part is increasing all the time, and if any community organisations would like to take participate in the initiative, please email owen.allen@brownhillsca.org.uk. “
For more information about the Warm Walsall initiative, visit the Walsall Community Network website.
For help and advice with the cost of living, visit Walsall Council’s web portal.
Organisations taking part in the Warm Walsall initiative include:
| Organisation | Address and website |
|---|---|
| Aaina Community Hub |
Bath Road, Caldmore, Walsall, WS1 3BS |
| Bloxwich Community Partnership |
The Stan Ball Centre, Abbotts Street, Walsall, WS3 3AZ |
|
Brownhills Community Association |
Brownhills Community Centre, Chester Road North, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7JS |
|
Darlaston Salvation Army (SA) Community Church |
The Leys, Wednesbury, WS10 8DP |
|
Frank F Harrison Community Association Ltd (FFHCA) |
Beechdale Lifelong Learning Centre, Stephenson Square, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7DY |
|
Frank F Harrison Community Association Ltd (FFHCA) |
The Hive Community Hub, 28 The Square, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5EA |
|
Manor Farm Community Association |
King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1EU |
|
Moxley People’s Centre |
3 Queen Street, Moxley, Wednesbury, WS10 8TA |
|
Nash Dom CIC |
Community Hub, Sun Street, Walsall, WS1 4AL |
|
Old Hall People’s Partnership (OHPP) |
People’s Partnership Centre, Wing Close, Bentley, Walsall, WS2 0LS |
|
Pelsall Community Association |
Station Road, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4BQ |
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St Matthew’s Church |
St Matthew’s Close, Walsall, WS1 3DG |
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St Michael and All Angels Church |
Hall Lane, Pelsall, WS3 4JN |
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Walsall Black Sisters Collective |
Black Women’s Centre, 17 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 3RU |
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Walsall Deaf Community Services |
www.actiondeafness.org.uk |
|
Willenhall Chart Centre |
Community Hub, 19 Gomer Street, Willenhall, WV13 2NS |
|
Willenhall Salvation Army |
Field Street, Willenhall, WV13 2NY |
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