A County Durham charity is opening its doors this winter to offer families struggling with the cost of living crisis a warm haven.
Starting this Thursday, Aycliffe charity, The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is opening its doors to people to provide families with primary school aged children rising energy bills a warm hub.
The organisation will be opening up the Pioneering Care Centre (PCC) on Carer's Way in Newton Aycliffe, and the scheme will run every Thursday from 27, October to 15, December.
The PCP have said the space will provide a community hub and safe space to residents, and they will be giving out free hot meals and drinks to those attending.
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Carol Gaskarth, chief executive at PCP, said their centre will serve as a community resource, and help those suffering with the cost of living crisis and increasing household bills.
She said: “The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone with rising utility bills and the price of a weekly shop increasing all the time.
"The Pioneering Care Centre is a community resource, and we want to be able to provide support to local people during what could be a difficult winter.
“The sessions are aimed at families with primary school aged children, taking place straight after school, each week we’ll be offering free fun activities and a hot meal will be provided too.
"This first week is pizza making which I’m sure will go down a treat. Give us a call or drop us an email to book your spaces.”
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Meanwhile, the scheme will also be running between 5, January and 2, March, and will be open between 15:30 to 17:30pm.
The PCC is one of over 40 places to have committed to providing Warm Spaces across County Durham.
A PCP spokesperson thanked the County Durham Community Foundation for its funding to assist with these sessions.
If you are interested in booking a space, call the PCC on 01325321234.
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