Chatting is such a simple concept but so important for mental and physical health. Loneliness can seriously impact a person’s sense of wellbeing and cause a range of disorders including anxiety and depression.

Chatty customers might be people on their own, in a couple, with a friend, carers, people with a disability, mums with new babies, students, parents with babies and kids, grandparents, people of all ages and from all demographics. Everyone is welcome!

Whilst a Chatty venue is most likely to be a café local to you, it could also be a local community venue such as a club, community centre, or library.

Volunteers help facilitate conversations at designated Chatty Tables at their local venues. They also help us introduce the Chatty concept in their local area.

No — not at all.
You don’t need training in counselling or facilitation. Being friendly, open, and willing to chat is enough.