Keeping warm this winter - Lewisham Warm Welcomes Scheme

What are Warm Welcomes?

Community groups are coming together to offer spaces where people can pop in free of charge. All welcomes are YOu currently different, some may be providing hot drinks, others may be providing hot food, others may be providing social activities and additional support. Download the Warm Welcomes Brochure to see exactly what services are available at each venue. You could get a warm drink, hot meal, take part in activities or find out where to get more help and support.

Scroll down on this page to check the Warm Welcomes map to find your nearest space and get more information. Please check each listing for an overview of opening times and services provided. Other terms also being used include: Winter Welcomes, Warm Spaces.

Lewisham Council’s libraries are also open as Warm Welcomes. These are included on the Warm Welcomes map below and on the Council’s website to find your nearest library and see their opening times.

Who is involved?

Many local community groups have independently set up their own Warm Welcomes and some are working in partnership around local areas.

Lewisham Local is working with partners to map and promote the Warm Spaces and provide additional wrap-around support. Partners include Lewisham Council, Age UK Lewisham & Southwark and Citizens Advice Lewisham.

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Keeping warm this winter – Lewisham Warm Welcomes Scheme

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