Every space can offer something different. Some may offer free food; pay-it-forward schemes, advice, somewhere to charge your phone or maybe just somewhere to be comfortable & warm with no judgement.

Check out the notes attached to each space on the map to find out what they have on offer and when they are open.

With the cost of living crisis, many of us are facing tough decisions. Some of us have moved to working from home following the pandemic and are facing a winter with increased energy bills. Others are facing even harder decisions about whether to heat or eat. We don’t think this is right and we wanted to do something to help.

Warm Spaces is designed to signpost anyone in need of warmth, to a warm space to share with others.

The aim is for Warm Spaces to be free or offer low-cost options. It may be a community centre, church or library that you are free to visit. Or it could be a coffee shop where people are free to work for the price of a drink or even times of the week when you are able to stay with no obligation to pay/buy.

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Head to our sign-up page to add your space to the directory. The space must be a publically accessible location (not a private home). It could be a coffee shop, an unfilled spot in a co-working space, a pub or your weekly community centre drop-in session.

Your local authority may also have guidance on setting up a warm space.

Many local authorities are beginning to offer grants to help set up warm spaces. Check your local authority website to learn more.

Many local authorities are now offering help and guidance on how best to set up Warm Spaces.

CILIP — The Library & Information Association have also compiled a comprehensive guide on setting up Warm Spaces.