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Join us as we enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.

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Struggling with the cost of living or heating your home this winter?

Visit your local @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social for a warm welcome. It’s a great place to share a cuppa, connect with others, and make new friends.

Find your nearest space: www.warmwelcome.uk

28.01.2026 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As Warm Welcome Week comes to a close, thank you for making 2026 our biggest and most special yet πŸ’œβ€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ©·

Across the UK, spaces were filled with warmth, connection and community. Huge thanks to every space, volunteer, partner and guest who made it happen!

#WarmWelcomeWeek

25.01.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Broadcaster Jane Garvey, a supporter of the Good Faith Foundation’s Warm Welcome Campaign, has delivered a BBC Radio 4 Appeal. You can listen at 9.25pm on Radio 4.

#WarmWelcome #WarmWelcomeForAll #WarmWelcomeWeek #community #warmspaces

25.01.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating #BurnsNight in #WarmWelcomeWeek. Our good friends at the Friendship CafΓ© in Alford had a wonderful time. 40 guests, 14 pipers & drummers honoured Robert Burns with a delicious Scottish menu. The band played loud enough for the whole village to hear! β€οΈπŸ’œπŸ©·πŸ§‘

23.01.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Helping Hands and supporting people into better lives | Warm Welcome Blog

Helping Hands is a Warm Welcome Space in Portadown, NI, offering care, kindness & support for people from all walks of life. β€οΈπŸ’œπŸ©·πŸ§‘

For many like John, it’s been a place to belong for years.

Read more: www.warmwelcome.uk/blog/helping-hands-and-supporting-people-into-better-lives

#WarmWelcomeWeek

23.01.2026 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re celebrating the first anniversary of our partnership with @ssencommunity.bsky.social, whose Β£10,000 support has helped Warm Welcome Spaces stay welcoming, safe and connected across the north of Scotland and central southern England.

Thank you, SSEN! πŸ’œπŸ§‘πŸ©·β€οΈ

#WarmWelcomeWeek

23.01.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for our good friends @librariesconnected.bsky.social for shining a bright & colourful light on #WarmWelcomeSpaces this #WarmWelcomeWeek. Did you know that there are over 1,600 library spaces, like Warwickshire libraries, offering guests a wonderful Warm Welcome!
πŸ’—β™₯οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’œ

23.01.2026 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To celebrate #WarmWelcomeWeek, we’re launching the first-ever Warm Welcome Awards programme! Our awards are all about celebrating spaces & the people that make them.

Nominations open today! #WarmWelcomeAwards.

warmwelcome.uk/awards

23.01.2026 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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3/3 From sharing stories to celebrating Margaret’s incredible dedication, the visit was a beautiful reminder of what Warm Welcome Spaces are all about. πŸ’œπŸ§‘πŸ©·β€οΈ

#WarmWelcomeWeek

22.01.2026 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2/3 Today marked Gordon Brown's second visit, first visiting in #WarmWelcomeWeek last year, where he met volunteer Margaret, who gives her time each week to cook hearty meals & keep guests warm with steaming mugs of tea and coffee, & this year they were able to catch up again.

22.01.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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1/3 During Warm Welcome Week, The Rt Hon Gordon Brown, Founding Patron of the Warm Welcome Campaign, joined guests & volunteers at the Kirkcaldy Salvation Army's Warm Welcome Space in his hometown for breakfast, conversation & connection.

t.co/uJu2TeOXMR

#WarmWelcomeWeek

22.01.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the market town of Chipping Sodbury, the Warm Welcome Space at Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church is living out its motto every day: a space where everyone is welcome πŸ’œπŸ©·πŸ§‘β™₯️

Read the full story: warmwelcome.uk/blog/a-space-where-everyone-is-welcome-chipping-sodbury-baptist-church

#WarmWelcomeWeek

22.01.2026 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ We’re thrilled to announce that Leicester Cathedral’s Welcome CafΓ© is the 6,000th space to join the Warm Welcome Campaign! Congratulations! πŸ§‘πŸ’œπŸ©·β™₯️

warmwelcome.uk/blog/leicester-cathedrals-welcome-cafe-named-as-the-6-000th-space-to-join-the-warm-welcome-campaign

#WarmWelcomeWeek #WarmWelcomeSpaces

22.01.2026 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sparking up connections in Portsmouth | Warm Welcome Blog

Spark Community Space is a Warm Welcome Space offering a pay-what-you-can cuppa & cake every Tue–Thu, 11–2 β˜•πŸ°

Originally created to bring people together, Spark is now a thriving cafΓ© & shop run by amazing volunteers!

warmwelcome.uk/blog/sparking-up-connections-in-portsmouth

#WarmWelcomeWeek

21.01.2026 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A man wearing a purple Warm Welcome Spaces jacket sits at a table with a laptop and outreach materials. Behind him are two standing banners: one from SGN about keeping homes safe and warm, and another promoting Warm Welcome Spaces with photos of community activities. On the table are branded mugs, leaflets, pens, tote bags, and booklets, arranged for a community information stall in an indoor space.

A man wearing a purple Warm Welcome Spaces jacket sits at a table with a laptop and outreach materials. Behind him are two standing banners: one from SGN about keeping homes safe and warm, and another promoting Warm Welcome Spaces with photos of community activities. On the table are branded mugs, leaflets, pens, tote bags, and booklets, arranged for a community information stall in an indoor space.

David Linden representing Warm Welcome and our partner
@sgngas.bsky.social at Dundee Central Library - a community event run by our friends at OVO, bringing together partners, including @stepchange.bsky.social, to combat fuel poverty, loneliness, and isolation. πŸ©·πŸ’œβ™₯️🧑

#WarmWelcomeWeek

21.01.2026 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two women sit talking in a library. They are holding orange cups.

Two women sit talking in a library. They are holding orange cups.

This #WarmWelcomeWeek and throughout the winter public #Libraries have been acting as Warm Welcome Spaces - offering a hot drink or simply a quiet place to shelter from the weather.

Find your nearest @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social space.

www.warmwelcome.uk/find-a-space

21.01.2026 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1/2 In #WarmWelcomeWeek, we’re thrilled to share that
@nationalgriduk is deepening its support for #WarmWelcomeSpaces, with a new 3-year funding package!

Thank you, National Grid! #GridforGood

Read the full story: warmwelcome.uk/blog/nationa...

21.01.2026 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pedal Power: A Warm Welcome Space Built on Inclusion, Opportunity and Connection | Warm Welcome Blog

@cardiffpedalpower.bsky.social offers inclusive cycling, volunteering & community connection. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the cafe & hub, with no purchase required!

Read more: www.warmwelcome.uk/blog/pedal-power-a-warm-welcome-space-built-on-inclusion-opportunity-and-connection

#WarmWelcomeWeek

20.01.2026 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1/2 Such a brilliant day kicking off Warm Welcome Week yesterday with the ever-wonderful @OVO team at Nourish Hub, where we welcomed over 100 people to the OVO event to share advice, support, and practical help.

#WarmWelcomeWeek

20.01.2026 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A HUGE thank you to @coopukreal.bsky.social
for supporting Warm Welcome Week 2026 with their #CoopCuppa β˜• Thanks to Co-op, spaces can bring communities together over a cuppa & a chat.

Share your photos using #CoopCuppa & #WarmWelcomeWeek for a chance to win @thecooplive.bsky.social tickets!

20.01.2026 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to support Warm Welcome Week? β€οΈπŸ’œπŸ©·πŸ§‘

Join us by making the 100% Pledge for All this Warm Welcome Week and support Warm Welcome spaces offering warmth, connection and belonging close to home.

warmwelcome.uk/100-pledge

#WarmWelcomeWeek #WarmWelcomeSpaces

20.01.2026 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This #WarmWelcomeWeek we’re thrilled to celebrate our new partnership with SGN. By working together, we can help more Warm Welcome Space guests access the help they need to stay safe and warm at home this winter. Thank you SGN!
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www.sgn.co.uk/about-us/vcm...

19.01.2026 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Huge thanks to our friends @librariesconnected.bsky.social for supporting #WarmWelcomeWeek Libraries are at the heart of our work, offering #WarmWelcomeSpaces to communities right across the country β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’œπŸ’—

19.01.2026 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gaby Roslin named as Ambassador for the Warm Welcome Campaign | Warm Welcome Blog

To celebrate #WarmWelcomeWeek, our Ambassador
Gaby Roslin & friend Arabella Weir joined us at Swansea MAD
#WarmWelcomeSpace for a great morning with guests & volunteers. Thank you, Swansea MAD, Gaby and Arabella! β€οΈπŸ’œπŸ©·πŸ§‘

warmwelcome.uk/blog/gaby-roslin-named-as-ambassador-for-the-warm-welcome-campaign

19.01.2026 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gaby Roslin named as Ambassador for the Warm Welcome Campaign | Warm Welcome Blog

#WarmWelcomeWeek 2026 starts now, & as Warm Welcome Spaces open their doors to welcome guests with warmth, care & connection, we're starting the week by welcoming the wonderful Gaby Roslin as our new Ambassador. β€οΈπŸ’œπŸ©·πŸ§‘

warmwelcome.uk/blog/gaby-roslin-named-as-ambassador-for-the-warm-welcome-campaign

19.01.2026 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Across the UK thousands of people are facing another winter of rising costs and growing isolation. Warm Welcome Spaces are opening their doors – but they need help.

Jane Garvey, a supporter of the Good Faith Foundation’s Warm Welcome Campaign, will deliver our BBC R4 Appeal from Sun 25 Jan.

15.01.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two women sit behind mugs in a library.

Two women sit behind mugs in a library.

Warm Welcome Week run by @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social begins on 19 January.

www.warmwelcome.uk/warm-welcome...

02.01.2026 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting ready for Warm Welcome Week at Ebe Church in Bristol | Warm Welcome Blog

We loved getting ready for #WarmWelcomeWeek with our friends at Ebenezer Church! Everyone dressed up in warming colours of purple, red, pink, & orange to represent the joy, love & friendship found there!
β™₯οΈπŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ§‘

www.warmwelcome.uk/blog/getting-ready-for-warm-welcome-week-at-ebe-church-in-bristol

08.01.2026 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're excited to be working with our sister project ChurchWorks and Heritage England to research the impact that heritage buildings have on people's wellbeing.

Join us for the report: https://www.churchworks.org.uk/event/a-place-of-living---the-role-of-heritage-buildings-on-wellbeing-report-launch

04.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're excited to be working with our sister project ChurchWorks and Heritage England to research the impact that heritage buildings have on people's wellbeing.

Join us for the report: https://www.churchworks.org.uk/event/a-place-of-living---the-role-of-heritage-buildings-on-wellbeing-report-launch

23.10.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0