As the colder months approach, the importance of having warm and welcoming spaces available for everyone grows. Whether it’s the need for a safe, cosy environment to escape the cold or a place to connect with others and feel a sense of community, the network of warm welcome spaces is there to help.

What are warm welcome spaces?

Our partners at ‘The Warm Welcome campaign’ bring together a network of designated spaces where individuals or families can come to seek warmth, comfort and community.

Last winter, Warm Welcome Spaces hosted two million visits across 4,000 spaces.
 

Where can you find them?

They’ve partnered with several local venues to provide warm welcome spaces. These include:


Local libraries
Community centers
Church halls
Schools (specified hours)
Charities

To find a space near you, please visit the Warm Welcome Spaces directory. The directory also includes opening hours.

What can you expect?

Each space offers a variety of facilities to make sure time spent there is comfortable. Some of the facilities provided include:

Heating facilities

Hot drinks
Seating areas
Free Wi-Fi
Activities and events

Information and support services

Staff and volunteers will provide an inclusive environment and will welcome you.

Want to get involved?

The Warm Welcome campaign thrives with the help of community volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteering your time to support these local spaces, here’s how you can get involved:

Sign up as a volunteer in a space near you 

Donate supplies (blankets, books, non perishable food)

Participate in fundraising or donate

Details on how to get involved can be found on their website.

 

Want to find out more?

You can find out more about the campaign on the Warm Welcome Spaces website. Or if you have any questions for the forum team please post below and we’ll do our best to answer them.