Warm banks are being set up across the nation to help people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis . The spaces, which are being set up by local authorities, charities and community groups, offer a warm space for people to go without fear of judgement.
Many will offer warm drinks and food as well as WiFi access. There is no charge to use the warm bank though some services, such as refreshments or WiFi, will come at a small cost.
So if you find yourself in need of someplace warm to stay for a few hours, then you can always pay a visit to one of these warm banks across the city. Each of these has different opening hours and offers different activities, if you are unsure before you go, reach out to the organisers for help.
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Where are Newcastle’s warm spaces?
Set up with the assistance of Newcastle City Council, there are 48 “winter wellbeing hubs” across the city. Many have other resources available for those who are struggling in other areas, too.
Big River Bakery, 40-42 Wretham Place, Newcastle, NE2 1XU
andy@bigriverbakery.com / 07746 086 924
Barnardos, Sure Start East Children's Centre, Byker Sands Family Centre, Raby Cross, Newcastle, NE6 2FF
simone.james@barnardos.org.uk / 0191 275 9636
Blakelaw Community Hub and Library, Binswood Avenue, NE5 3PN
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Church of God, Ambassador Hall, Coutts Road, Newcastle, NE6 4RB
church@micaiah.org.uk / 07917 525 679
City Library, Charles Avison Building, New Bridge Street West, NE1 8AX
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Company of Others, Saint Anthonys Church, Belmont Street, Newcastle, NE6 3SN
Nadia@companyofothers.org.uk / 0751 121 2695
Cornerstone Benwell, Armstrong Road, Newcastle, NE4 7TU
cornerstonebenwell@gmail.com / 0191 226 0941
Cruddas Park Community Hub and Library, Westmorland Road, NE4 7QY
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Denton Burn Community Hub and Library, West Road, NE15 7QQ
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Disability North, The Dene Centre, Castles Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 1PH
vicirichardson@disabilitynorth.org.uk / 07725 038 212
Discovery Museum, Blanford House, Newcastle, NE1 4JA
alisdair.wilson@twmuseums.org.uk / 0191 232 6789
East End Community Hub and Library, Shields Road, Byker, NE6 1DL
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Families 1st 4 Additional Needs, Brunswick Park Centre, Westfield Avenue, Brunswick, Newcastle, NE13 7EG
Amandaboyce@families1st.uk / 0191 217 0079
Fenham Association of Residents Community Centre, Acanthus Avenue, Newcastle, NE4 9YD
farcentre@btconnect.com / 0191 274 9264
Fenham Community Hub and Library, Fenham Hall Drive, NE4 9XD
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Gosforth Community Hub and Library, Regent Farm Road, NE3 3HD
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Healthworks, the Leamington Centre, Newcastle, NE15 8RZ
kerry.peck@hwn.org.uk / 0191 264 1959
Heaton Stannington Football Club, Newton Road, Newcastle, NE7 7HP
kerryjoanneelliott@hotmail.com / 07739 103 029
High Heaton Community Hub and Library, Newton Road, NE7 7HD
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
International Harvest Church, Stanhope Street, Newcastle, NE4 5HJ
Hello@iharvest.org.uk / 0191 273 9272
Jesmond Library, Saint Georges Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 2DL
enquiries@jesmondlibrary.org / 0191 281 2385
Kenton Community Hub And Library, Kenton Centre Hillsview Avenue, NE3 3QJ
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Martha And Marys, 212 Chillingham Road, Newcastle, NE6 5LN
e@screenmail.co.uk / 07817 010 846
Newburn Community Hub And Library, High Street Newburn, NE15 8LN
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Newcastle College, Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle, NE4 7SA
enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk / 0191 200 4000
Newcastle College, Riverside Dene Campus Cruddas Park Shopping Centre, Westmorland Road, Newcastle, NE4 7RW
enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk / 0191 200 4000
Newcastle Community Asset Trust, Blakelaw Post Office, Blakelaw Neighbourhood Centre, Binswood Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PN
Glenn.pendleton@newcastlecat.org.uk / 07804 828 355
Newcastle Deaf Centre & St Vincents West, Our Lady Of Lourdes Deaf Centre,1-2 Summerhill Grove, Newcastle, NE4 6EE
deafcentre@svp.org.uk / 0191 232 4104
Outer West Community Hub And Library, Denton Way Denton Park, NE5 2QZ
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Pottery Bank Community Centre, Yelverton Crescent, Newcastle, NE6 3SW
jacqui@potterybankcc.co.uk / 0191 224 2349
Scotswood Garden, Newcastle College, John Marley Centre, Muscott Grove, Newcastle, NE15 6TT
leanne@sncg.org.uk / 0191 275 0000
Seven Stories The Centre For Children's Books, 30 Lime Street, Byker, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
brogan.mckenna@sevenstories.org.uk / 07476 479 046
St Francis Church, Church Hall, Saint Francis Church, Cleveland Gardens, Newcastle, NE7 7QH
robert.lawrance@newcastle.anglican.org / 07888 693 850
Saint James Church, Benwell Lane, Newcastle, NE15 6RS
church@benwellscotswood.com / 07792 267 223
Church Of Saint John The Evangelist, Kingston Park Avenue, Newcastle, NE3 2HB
stjohnskp@hotmail.co.uk / 0191 286 6361
Saint Martins Centre, Roman Avenue, Newcastle, NE6 2RJ
suzanne@stmartinscentre.org.uk / 0191 2764002
Throckley Community Hall, Rear Of, Victoria Terrace, Throckley, Newcastle, NE15 9EL
michellem.tch@outlook.com / 0191 264 4075
Walker Activity Dome & Library, Wharrier Street, Newcastle, NE6 3BR
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
West End Customer Service And Library, Condercum Road, Newcastle, NE4 9JH
information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878
Wor Hoose Community Project, 31-33 Hexham Avenue, Newcastle, NE6 3AL
liz.worhoose@hotmail.co.uk / 0191 287 3885
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