Warm spaces
Free, warm, welcoming mornings at the hall all winter, with soup and toast from eleven.
Hope starts here
Warmth, food and friendship for every neighbour
A small local charity run by the people who live here: warm spaces through winter, a pantry that keeps food on the table, support when life gets hard, and a garden where it all grows.
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What we do
Three ways we show up
Practical help, offered with warmth and without fuss, for anyone who lives locally.
Community pantry
A £4 weekly membership fills a basket worth around £20, mostly rescued surplus food.
Community garden
The old allotments, growing food for the pantry and friendships for everyone who turns up.
This year so far
Small acts, added up
- warm-space visits
- 1,200
- pantry members
- 86
- regular volunteers
- 41
- green spaces cared for
- 3
Campaigns
Join a campaign
Focused appeals with a clear goal. Pick one and help us get there.
Clean Water Initiative
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Explore campaignCoastal Cleanup Fund
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Explore campaignFavela Literacy Project
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Explore campaignRiverside Shelter Appeal
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Explore campaignWarm Homes this Winter
Last winter our warm spaces welcomed more than a thousand visits, and our family support team helped dozens of households with energy debt, grants and emergency top-ups. This ye...
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Events
Autumn Volunteer Day at the community garden
A Saturday morning putting the garden to bed for winter: planting garlic and broad beans, mulching, and a bonfire lunch.
The community garden, behind St Mary's Hall
Event detailsWinter Warmth Gala Dinner
An evening of good food and giving — every ticket funds warm coats and hot meals this winter.
The Old Town Hall
Event detailsArticles
Community
The community garden opens for autumn planting
The gates are open every Saturday morning from now until the frosts. Here is what we are growing, and how to join in.
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Join Us at the Winter Warmth Gala Dinner
Our flagship fundraising evening returns — an evening of food, music and giving.
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How Your Support Changed Lives This Year
A look back at the impact your generosity made over the past twelve months.
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Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers
Our volunteers give their time so generously — here's our heartfelt thank you.
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Our Winter Warmth Appeal Is Here
As the temperature drops, our Winter Warmth Appeal helps local families stay safe and warm.
Read articleGive a warm welcome this winter
Every pound stays local. Give once, or a little each month.
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