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. “
Councillor Garry Perry, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Resilient Communities
Walsall Council
“ 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. “
Jan Davies
Chair of Walsall Community Network
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
www.aainahub.com
Bloxwich Community Partnership
The Stan Ball Centre, Abbotts Street, Walsall, WS3 3AZ
www.bloxwichcp.co.uk
Brownhills Community Association
Brownhills Community Centre, Chester Road North, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7JS
www.brownshillsca.org.uk
Darlaston Salvation Army (SA) Community Church
The Leys, Wednesbury, WS10 8DP
www.salvationarmy.org.uk
Frank F Harrison Community Association Ltd (FFHCA)
Beechdale Lifelong Learning Centre, Stephenson Square, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7DY
www.ffhca.org.uk
Frank F Harrison Community Association Ltd (FFHCA)
The Hive Community Hub, 28 The Square, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5EA
www.ffhca.org.uk
Manor Farm Community Association
King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1EU
www.manorfarmca.com
Moxley People’s Centre
3 Queen Street, Moxley, Wednesbury, WS10 8TA
www.moxleypeoplescentre.org.uk
Nash Dom CIC
Community Hub, Sun Street, Walsall, WS1 4AL
www.nashdomcic.org
Old Hall People’s Partnership (OHPP)
People’s Partnership Centre, Wing Close, Bentley, Walsall, WS2 0LS
www.ohpp.org.uk
Pelsall Community Association
Station Road, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4BQ
www.pelsallcommunitycentre.co.uk
St Matthew’s Church
St Matthew’s Close, Walsall, WS1 3DG
www.stmatthewswalsall.co.uk
St Michael and All Angels Church
Hall Lane, Pelsall, WS3 4JN
www.stmichaelspelsall.co.uk
Walsall Black Sisters Collective
Black Women’s Centre, 17 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 3RU
www.walsallbsc.co.uk
Walsall Deaf Community Services
www.actiondeafness.org.uk
Willenhall Chart Centre
Community Hub, 19 Gomer Street, Willenhall, WV13 2NS
www.willenhallchart.co.uk
Willenhall Salvation Army
Field Street, Willenhall, WV13 2NY
www.salvationarmy.org.u
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