Many of the people who visit have survived very difficult journeys, including harm at the hands of smugglers. At Welcome House, they can begin to recover from trauma, look after their mental health and start rebuilding their lives.
This film tells the story of the centre through the volunteers who help it run. One is a refugee from Iran who now gives his time at the centre. He describes it as a safe place and explains what it means to him to help others. Another volunteer set up a corner store, so that people can get essentials they can’t afford, such as nappies, period products, toiletries and clothes.
Many people who use the centre want to become part of the local community, so Welcome House helps them connect with local services and neighbours. Volunteers work alongside the core staff team, and the film shows the difference they make.
Watch the film below to see how Welcome House is helping Hull to be a place of welcome.
Latest Project Updates
October 2026
Maureen Mulligan wins Special Recognition Award
We were proud to be at the 2026 Time2Volunteer Awards to see Maureen Mulligan receive her Special Recognition Award - a genuinely heartwarming moment after everything she's given to Welcome House.
August 2026
Filming at Welcome House
The Matthew Good Foundation and Big Picture Charity Films visited the centre to make a short film about the charity. However, we were also on a secret mission they did not all know about! Alongside creating a promotional film about the work the charity does, we also captured footage of staff, volunteers and beneficiaries talking about one of their volunteers, Maureen in preperation for surprising her with a special recognition award at the Time2Volunteer Awards 2026.