40 voluntary and community social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Hull have received funding to provide Warm Spaces and other initiatives during the colder months.
The Cost of Living Community Grants from Hull City Council allow groups to offer advice services to residents alongside Warm Spaces.
These community groups may also offer guidance on how to manage spending and debts, or outgoings on energy and food.
Some locations are also offering fun, social activities in venues spread right across the city, ranging from community centres and church halls to youth centres and libraries.
Funding was awarded via an application process and ensured a diverse range of schemes were successful, including different projects that specifically target and support young people starting to live independently, as well as deaf people, elderly and disabled people.
The grants have been administered by the Hull-based umbrella group Forum, which provides information and support to VCSE organisations.
Pioneering local firm Ideal Heating has also continued its support for residents in its home city by providing an additional funding contribution.
The majority of the funding primarily comes from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Household Support Fund (HSF), which is used in Hull to help the most vulnerable, including through providing Warm Spaces, free school meals during holiday periods, targeted financial assistance for low-income pensioners, and assisting food banks.
You can find out more about venues that are offering services this winter, including Warm Spaces, via My Maps on the My Hull section of the Hull City Council website.
Select ‘Warm Spaces’ in ‘Local Information’.
