As freezing temperatures hit the region Places for People is supporting King’s Foodbank and Warm Hub in Darlington to provide an essential warm space for the community this winter.

Places for People are supporting over 25 warm spaces across the UK this year providing a safe place for people in social isolation and for those suffering from fuel poverty during the colder months.

Warm spaces aim to support local people who may be at risk of fuel poverty or may be feeling lonely or isolated.

The Northern Echo: Places for People are supporting over 25 warm spaces across the UK this year

A warm space can be any community building and will provide a confidential, warm, and friendly environment for people to socialise over refreshments and take part in activities.

The warm space at the King’s Foodbank will run Monday to Friday between 9:30am and 2:30pm. The space welcomes any and all members of the community.

Director of Places Impact at Places for People, Marcus Hulme said: “As the cost-of-living continues to rise we know that many people are struggling with their energy bills and other general household bills.

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“We are committed to finding ways to help and support our communities through these difficult times and are proud to be supporting spaces for people to go where they can not only feel safe and warm but also where they can socialise and be part of a community.”

This is the second year Places for People have chosen to support warm spaces as the impact of the cost-of-living crisis continues to show an increasing demand for community spaces.

With support from their Social Impact fund, Places for People are also investing £5 million in activities to support customers and communities including warm spaces, to address the cost-of-living crisis.

More information on the warm hubs being supported by Places for People can be found here.