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.

Our map is currently paused whilst we work on a new system for registering Warm Spaces.

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.