MORE locations have signed up to the ‘Warm Welcome’ scheme in Barnsley in the past two years, new figures show.
Amid bitterly cold conditions this month, libraries, churches, community spaces and cafes have opened their doors to provide a place for people to keep warm.
This week is ‘Warm Welcome Week’, with the charity encouraging more community spaces to open.
Figures from the organisation show Barnsley has 29 places signed up to the scheme as of January – a rise from 23 in December 2022 when the analysis was last carried out.
David Barclay, campaign director for the organisation, added: “We have already seen huge demand for Warm Welcome spaces this January, not only supporting people struggling to pay the bills but also playing a vital role in connecting communities and giving people a place of belonging.
“The dark winter days and nights of January and February can be extremely tough.
“We don’t want anyone to feel cold or alone this winter.”
