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Places for People launch more warm hubs as cold weather bites

13 February 2026

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With temperatures set to drop, Places for People (PfP), the UK’s leading social enterprise, is ramping up its support for customers and communities as part of its Winter Ready Campaign.

In addition to the 39 warm hub and food bank charities granted almost £200,000 in funding by PfP this year, a number of Places Leisure centres, part of the PfP group, are also offering warm spaces this winter.

The initiative provides safe, heated spaces for people to gather and stay warm as well as and access wider wellbeing support. As the cold snap hits the UK, and the challenges faced by many households already impacted by the cost-of-living crisis intensifies, PfP continues to work with local partners to ensure help is available where it’s needed most.

Marcus Hulme, Director of Places Impact at PfP, said: “Winter can be a difficult time for many, with cold homes, rising energy costs, and increased risks of damp and mould. Our Winter Ready campaign is about more than awareness - it’s about action. We listen to our customers and respond to what they need and our warm hubs are a practical way to offer immediate relief while connecting people to longer-term support. Whether it’s a warm space, energy advice, or help with bills, we’re here to support our communities through the toughest months of the year.”

The warm hubs and food banks are part of a broader package of winter support offered through PfP’s Winter Ready Campaign, which includes:

  • Advice on managing condensation and mould
  • Energy-saving tips and myth-busting
  • Guidance on defrosting frozen pipes and staying safe in cold conditions
  • Access to emergency food and fuel vouchers for those in crisis

PfP manages over 260,000 properties across the UK and operates more than 100 health and wellbeing facilities, welcoming 2.5 million visits each month. Providing warm spaces demonstrates its unique position to be able to bring together multiple parts of the group to help and support customers.

More information about the Winter Ready campaign and how to access support, can be found in our Winter Toolkit.  

Places Leisure Centres providing warm spaces this winter:

 

Yorkshire and the Humber

  • Aston-Cum-Aughton Leisure Centre - Aughton Road, Swallownest, Rotherham, S26 4SF - 7 days a week for the whole of the building opening times – Free hot drink and showers
  • Maltby Leisure Centre - High Street, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8JE - - 7 days a week for the whole of the building opening times – Free hot drink and showers
  • Rotherham Leisure Complex - Effingham Street, Rotherham, S65 1BL - 7 days a week for the whole of the building opening times – Free hot drink and showers and selection of games.
  • Wath Upon Dearne Leisure Centre - Festival Road, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7HL - 7 days a week for the whole of the building opening times – Free hot drink and showers.

North East

  • Ashington Leisure Centre - Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9JY - Monday to Friday 0700 – 2200, Saturday and Sunday 0800- 1600 
  • Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre - Northumberland Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2AS - Monday to Friday 0700 – 2200, Saturday and Sunday 0800- 1600 
  • Blyth Sports Centre - Bolam Park, Blyth, NE24 5BT -  Monday to Friday 0700 – 2200, Saturday and Sunday 0800- 1600 
  • Concordia Leisure Centre - Forum Way, Cramlington, NE23 6YB - Monday to Friday 0700 – 2200, Saturday and Sunday 0800- 1600 
  • Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre - Gas House Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1SR - Monday to Friday 0700 – 2200, Saturday and Sunday 0800- 1600
  • Ponteland Leisure Centre - Callerton Lane, Ponteland, NE20 9EG - Monday to Friday 0700 – 2200, Saturday and Sunday 0800- 1600
  • Prudhoe Waterworld - Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5DQ - Monday to Friday 0700 – 2200, Saturday and Sunday 0800- 1600
  • Wentworth Leisure Centre - Wentworth Place, Hexham, NE46 3PD - Monday to Friday 0700 – 2200, Saturday and Sunday 0800- 1600
  • Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre - Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 2JH - - Monday to Friday 0700 – 2200, Saturday and Sunday 0800- 1600

Midlands

  • Hinkley Leisure Centre - Argents Mead, Hinckley LE10 1BZ – Free Hot drink
  • Harborne Pool and Fitness Centre - Lordswood Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QS - Friday 10am to 2pm - Free showers and hot drinks as requested.
  • West Bromwich Leisure Centre, Moor Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7AZ. Monday – Friday 6.30am-10pm, Saturday 7.30am-8pm and Sunday 8am-8pm. 

London

  • Latchmere Leisure Centre - Burns Road, Battersea, London, SW11 5AD - Mon - Fri 11.00 - 15.00 - Free hot drink, Free wi-fi, Baby changing facilities.
  • Roehampton Sports & Fitness Centre - Laverstoke Gardens, Off Danesbury Avenue, Roehampton, London, SW15 4JB - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 09.30 - 13.00 - Free hot drink, Free wi-fi, Baby changing facilities.
  • Tooting Leisure Centre - Greaves Place, Tooting, London, SW17 0NE - Mon - Fri 09.00 - 15.00 - Free hot drink, Free wi-fi, Baby changing facilities.
  • Tooting Bec Lido - Tooting Bec Road, Tooting, London, SW16 1RU - Mon - Fri 11.00 - 14.00 - Free hot drink, Free wi-fi, Baby changing facilities.
  • Wandle Recreation Centre - Mapleton Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4DN -  Mon - Fri 09.00 - 15.00 - Free hot drink, Free wi-fi, Baby changing facilities.

South East


  • Dover District Leisure Centre - Fitness Fields, Whitecliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3FZ - Thursday 1-3pm – Free hot drink and snack item.
  • Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex - Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2JG – Monday to Sunday 6am – 10pm – Free hot drink and shower.
  • Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre. Hillhouse, Essex, EN9 2EL. Mon-Wed 6.30am-10pm, Thurs – Fri 6.30am – 9.15pm, Sat 7.30am – 4.45pm, Sun 7.30am – 5pm.

PfP supports a wide range of warm hubs and food banks across the UK with referrals and funding which can be found here.