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Church and Community Night Shelters

Wrexham and Llandudno/Colwyn Bay

Afghan Refugee Scheme

There has been a great deal of concern about the Afghan refugees who are currently arriving in Britain, and considerable interest in how to help them has been expressed by members of Welsh churches.  Here’s a brief summary of the advice available, including some faith resources.

Assistance for Afghan Refugees (Word)

The Wrexham church and cold weather shelter opened on Monday 30 December 2019.  Seven churches across Wrexham will open their doors to welcome up to 10 guests, offering a warm welcome, a hot meal and a safe bed for the night.  Find out how the shelter operates in this short film:

The Llandudno/Colwyn Bay Night Shelter opened as a six week pilot programme on 3 February 2020. Five churches across both towns are hosting the project offering accommodation and hospitality to up to 10 guests seven nights of the week.

Latest News

29th January 2020

Llandudno and Colwyn Bay churches to open as a night shelter for the homeless

Five churches will open their doors on a different night each week to accommodate up to ten guests offering a...

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20th January 2020

Former Wrexham night shelter guest explains how it changed his life

A former Wrexham night shelter guest, David Evans, explains how the project changed his life.

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6th January 2020

Wrexham Night Shelter Opens

The Wrexham Church and Community Night Shelter opened last week (30 December) and can accommodate up to ten men and...

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23rd December 2019

Churches to open as Night Shelters after Christmas

Churches across Wrexham will be opening their doors to people sleeping rough in the town after Christmas. Seven buildings across...

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23rd December 2019

Volunteering at Wrexham night shelter changed my life, say supporters

Volunteers who supported a night shelter project in Wrexham last year have described how the experience changed their lives.

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The Wellfield Charitable Trust

Homeless Project in Flintshire

Churches in the Mold Mission Areas have established and run a charity to house and support homeless people in the Flintshire area.  One house houses up to four people who require temporary accommodation.

The Revd Kathy Stewart is one of the charity’s trustees and explains more in this document produced by the Engaging Steering Group.

Latest News

14th October 2019

Marking Homeless Sunday in Wrexham

More than 100 people in Wrexham joined with the town's Mayor, the MP and the Police and Crime Commissioner to...

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30th September 2019

Special service in Wrexham to remember those who are homeless in Wales

People who have died while being homeless on the streets of Wrexham will be remembered during a special church service...

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24th May 2019

Enterprising Wrexham pupils design keyrings in aid of town’s night shelter

A group of primary school children from Gwersyllt near Wrexham have raised more than £200 to support the opening of...

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