People and communities
Over 40 venues across Walsall to offer a warm welcome to residents
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Over 40 local organisations are opening their venues between now and March 2025, providing a warm welcome to Walsall residents.
The project ‘Warm Walsall’, funded by Walsall Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and in partnership with Walsall Community Network, will support residents over the winter months and provide a network of warm venues across the Borough.
It first launched at the end of 2022 in response to the cost of living, offering a helping hand to anyone who may be struggling, providing a safe space where residents can have a hot drink and meet in a place that is welcoming and warm.
Many organisations taking part will also be offering a variety of social and wellbeing activities to keep residents healthy and well throughout winter.
“ I am incredibly proud of the work being done by our communities to open up their spaces across Walsall during winter. Not only they provide a warm welcome, but also a crucial lifeline for those experiencing the cost of living crisis. Staff and volunteers running the sessions will be there to give you a warm welcome, whatever the weather. “
“ Our groups and organisations are at the heart of our communities, stepping up and supporting residents with their needs. We’re delighted that we are able to continue the Warm Walsall project and help local organisations open their doors and provide a warm space.
The activities of each venue will vary, but a warm welcome awaits you. “
For more information about the Warm Walsall initiative and to find out more about dates, times and locations, visit the Walsall Community Network website.
For help and advice with the cost of living, visit Walsall Council’s web portal.
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Notes to editor
Organisations taking part in the Warm Walsall initiative
North locality:
- Bloxwich Community Partnership
- Holy Ascension Place of Welcome
- Midlands Langar Seva Society
- New Horizons
- Plasma of Hope
- Residents R Us
- Revive Community Café
- Romanian+ Community Centre
- St Thomas Church
- Walsall Link Line
East locality:
- Aldridge Youth Theatre
- Brownhills Community Centre
- Collingwood Centre
- Green Horizon Adventures
- Manor Farm Community Association
- Men's Health Hub
- Pelsall Community Association
- Pelsall Evangelical Church
- The Hothouse at Redhouse
- The Thomas Project
South locality:
- Aaina Community Hub
- Arctic Building Communities CIC
- Bilal Academy
- Central Hall Methodist Church
- Changing Lives
- iMatter Walsall CIC
- Lifegate Communities
- Nash Dom CIC
- Pleck Methodist Church
- Reach For a Star CIC
- Redemption Hill Church
- Starlight Multi CIC
- Walsall Black Sisters Collective
West locality:
- Darlaston All Active
- Darlaston Methodist Church
- Frank F Harrison CA
- Funky Kids
- Moxley People’s Centre
- Olio Hub
- Willenhall Chart
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information visit the GOV.UK website.
