The Welcome

The Welcome Open Monday - Friday 9am - 2pm for breakfasts, meals and snacks, or just a coffee

A local charity providing a safe space to access the basics in housing, healthcare, education, employment and nutritious food for disadvantaged individuals and families.

05/08/2025
We still have lots going on this summer holidays.
05/08/2025

We still have lots going on this summer holidays.

WE ARE RECRUITING!!!We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Kitchen Assistant. For more information on the role and...
29/07/2025

WE ARE RECRUITING!!!

We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Kitchen Assistant.

For more information on the role and details on how to apply, please click on the link below ⬇

The Welcome

23/07/2025

We still have spaces on our trip to Jorvik, on the 30th July.

Trip Details:
• Departure: The coach will leave from The Welcome at 9:30 AM sharp. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.
• Arrival: We will be dropped off at St George’s Coach Park, then take a short 7-minute walk to the Jorvik Centre.
• After your visit to Jorvik, you'll have the rest of the day to explore York and enjoy everything it has to offer.
• Return: The coach will depart from St George’s Coach Park (YO10 4AB) at 5:30 PM.

We look forward to a great day out in York!

To book a place please email sarah.pownall@thewelcome.org.uk with how many places you need.

We would like to ensure that as many children (aged 16 & under) can experience the day, we
request that adults are limited to 1 per household, if you have any additional needs or access
requirements, please let us know

The warm weather is here and while many of us know the basics of keeping safe in the sun, it’s still so important to kee...
10/07/2025

The warm weather is here and while many of us know the basics of keeping safe in the sun, it’s still so important to keep sharing the message. Sometimes the most obvious advice is the easiest to overlook, especially when we’re busy or distracted:

💧 Stay hydrated - carry water and drink regularly

🌳 Find shade & stay cool, especially between 11am–3pm

🧴 Apply sunscreen and wear a hat

🐾 Keep pets cool and avoid walking them during the hottest part of the day

🚗 Never leave children & pets in a parked car, even for a short time

You can find more advice on staying safe in hot weather via the NHS website:

www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather

Some local spaces, including The Welcome, offer a cool spot to sit, rehydrate and take a break - come down for a drink and say hi 👋

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Sorry for the inconvenience, but unfortunately Citizens Advice will not be holding their usual drop-in session tomorrow....
07/07/2025

Sorry for the inconvenience, but unfortunately Citizens Advice will not be holding their usual drop-in session tomorrow.

They’ll be back as normal next Tuesday and we look forward to welcoming them, and you, then

Thank you for your understanding!

A big thank you to the Knutsford Guardian for featuring a lovely piece about The Welcome’s Fab Funday“Our theme this yea...
04/07/2025

A big thank you to the Knutsford Guardian for featuring a lovely piece about The Welcome’s Fab Funday

“Our theme this year was Together we can and we truly did! Simon Carin said: “It was a great example of community spirit and engagement.”

We’re so proud of the day we shared and so grateful to everyone who came along, got involved and helped make it such a success.

Read the full article here👇

[https://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/25272102.fun-day-toft-cricket-club-hailed-huge-success/](https://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/25272102.fun-day-toft-cricket-club-hailed-huge-success/)

Knutsford Guardian Toft Cricket Club

A FUN day at Toft Cricket Club has been hailed a huge success.

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147 Longridge
Knutsford
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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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The Welcome was founded in 1995 and over the years has grown into a fully functioning Community Centre offering a wide range of activities, services and support to the people of Longridge and Shaw Heath and surrounding areas. The Welcome is open to all members of the local community including young children, teenagers, busy parents and the elderly.

We offer affordable, good quality, home cooked meals from our cafe and provide a variety of free and great value activities to suit a range of age groups and interests. The Welcome is a perfect example of what has become known as the Big Society, and in 2011 was awarded the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award. The community comes together at The Welcome, there’s a wonderful spirit, with most of the time and effort being put in by committed volunteers. Without their contribution, The Welcome could not function. In 2013, The Welcome received the Queen's Award for Volunteers.

Our funding currently comes from a mixture of supportive individuals, local businesses, charitable trusts and local government programme support. The Welcome is very grateful for the support it receives from the local MP, Ester McVey, and our Patron, George Osborne (formerly the Chancellor of the Exchequer).

The Welcome (Knutsford) is a Company guaranteed by Shares, and is a registered Charity no 1142084. The Welcome is run day to day by our Centre Manager Sarah Riley who has over 14 years experience in helping individuals in communities and being involved in social action. Our café manager Dave Burgess runs our kitchen so that it continues to provide good quality, reasonably priced food and drink to attract everyone in the community. Sarah Pownell is our community support worker and responsible for co-ordinating our volunteers. The work of The Welcome is overseen by a Board of Trustees which consists of Pete Bowler (Secretary), Anila Khalid, John Kinney (Treasurer), Christina Lees-Jones, Rev Sue Swires, Dr Roz Tavernor and Gill Weeks (Chair).