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| County | Support link | Key notes |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | Norfolk Community Foundation – “Community Hot-Spots” warm spaces initiative. west-norfolk.gov.uk+3Norfolk Community Foundation+3north-norfolk.gov.uk+3 | Over 110 warm spaces weekly in Norfolk; also grants to community groups to set up warm hubs. Norfolk Community Foundation+1 |
| Norfolk (grants) | Norfolk County Council – winter support via Household Support Fund & dedicated warm spaces funding. Norfolk County Council | £1.15 m being used to keep people warm this winter, includes warm spaces scheme. |
| Cambridgeshire | Cambridgeshire County Council – “Stay Well This Winter” programme: warm hubs list + heating grants. Cambridgeshire County Council | Warm hubs across the district; also heating grants/referrals for homes in fuel poverty. |
| Essex | Essex County Council – “Food Support & Winter Warmth Fund” via Essex Association of Local Councils (EALC). ealc.gov.uk | Funds go to community orgs for food + winter warmth essentials (blankets, gloves etc). |
| Essex (warm space listing) | Same council – “Find a warm space” directory for communities. Essex County Council+1 | Helps locate local warm welcome hubs (libraries, etc.) free of charge. |
| Suffolk | (No specific link found in this run) | You may need to check the local district councils or Warm Welcome map for Suffolk. |
| Sussex (East & West) | Warm Hubs in Sussex: “Welcoming Warm Spaces Sussex” document outlining hubs & grants. sgn.co.uk Citizens Advice West Sussex page on warm spaces. Citizens Advice in West Sussex | Warm hubs provide a hot drink, social space, and referrals. |
| Kent | Southern Water talent grants for community centres in Kent (and Sussex) to support winter warmer spaces. West Kent Radio | 95.5, 106.7 & 107.2 FM | Grants of ~£1,000 for hubs in Kent region. |
| London | Warm Welcome Campaign – national map of free warm spaces (includes London) where you can search by postcode. warmwelcome.uk+1 | While not London-only, this is a good portal to find warm hubs in the London area. |
| County / District | Support link & overview | Notes for amputee-/mobility-vulnerable focus |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | Suffolk Community Foundation – “Surviving Winter 25/26” appeal: grants up to £5,000 for local groups delivering warm-space, fuel/food vouchers, community meals etc. Suffolk Community Foundation Also: East Suffolk Council “Warm Welcomes” grant scheme (warm hubs etc) in East Suffolk. eastsuffolk.gov.uk+1 Also: Warm Homes Healthy People project (Suffolk) – supports vulnerable households with heating/insulation grants. Suffolk County Council |
For amputees: warm-spaces can help reduce heating cost burden, and peer meet-ups reduce isolation. Home adaptation grants (insulation/heating) help those with mobility needs who spend more time indoors. |
| Oxfordshire (incl. Oxford / South Oxfordshire) | Oxfordshire County Council – “Warm Homes: Local Grant” for homeowners/private tenants on low income, EPC D/E/F/G rating. Oxfordshire County Council Also: “Food and Warmth Grant Scheme 2025/26 – South Oxfordshire” for organisations helping food + warmth. South Oxfordshire District Council Also: Oxford City Council – retrofitting grants, insulation etc. Oxford City Council |
For amputees: home energy efficiency reduces physical strain of cold, beneficial prosthetic/stump-care in well-heated environment. Food & warmth grants help for those on low income or benefit. |
| Warwickshire / Nuneaton / Warwick District | Warwickshire County Council / Local Welfare Scheme – Winter support: includes warm-packs to pensioners & residents with disability benefit. Warwickshire County Council+1 Warwickshire Rural Community Council (WRCC) – “Winter Warm Hubs” funding and checklist for hubs in Warwickshire & Solihull. WRCC+1 |
For amputees: warm hubs in rural settings help address rural isolation & transport issues. Warm-packs and home adaptation support benefit those with mobility limitations. |
| Location | Details | Notes / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter House, Durham Cathedral, Durham City | Warm space daily (~10 am-4 pm) with free access, WiFi, refreshments, reading/work area. Diocese of Durham | Good central accessible location; beneficial for amputees needing safe, indoor, warm setting. |
| Bishop Auckland Baptist Church, West Durham | Community hub drop-in offering hot drinks, warm space Tues-Thurs 10 am-2 pm. believe housing | Friendly suburban venue; check transport/access for mobility-vulnerable visitors. |
| Laurel Avenue Community Association, Gilesgate (Durham) | Over-50s breakfast & warm space Tuesdays 10-12. believe housing | Focused on older community; good for amputees who also have age-related mobility concerns. |
| St Mary Magdalene Church, Medomsley, Chester-le-Street | Warm space with free WiFi, disabled access, baby-changing, refreshments (Wed or Thurs) Diocese of Durham+1 | Accessibility features make this useful for amputees with prosthetic/stump-care needs. |
| Murton Salvation Army, Murton (Durham) | Weekday breakfast/lunch & warm space for community residents. believe housing | More informal; good for linking with benefit-/fuel-advice in rural settings. |
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