The Warm Welcome Campaign
The Warm Welcome Campaign is a national initiative that seeks to support and champion a community response to the cost-of-living crisis. Over the coming weeks we will make up a list of support. Signposting people to resources that may help us cope better with the energy crisis, and the rising costs of basic essentials. This list is not exhaustive, do let us know if there is anything else in addition we can share.
You can find a list of Warm Spaces on www.warmwelcome.uk
You can find a list of Warm Spaces on www.warmwelcome.uk
Three organisations in Honiton have announced that they can be used by people as a ‘warm space’, so they can turn off their heating at home and spend some time in a warm place. They are also offering free or low-cost tea and coffee:
Community Use Building (CUB)
The Cub building is located on School Lane, Honiton, opposite the LED Leisure Centre.
Opening hours: ‘Warm Up Thursday’ every Thursday, 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
People are invited to attend for a chat, game of cards and perhaps make some new friends. There will be free tea, coffee and snacks available.
The Beehive
Opening hours: Tuesdays between 1.00pm and 5.00pm.
A spokesperson from Honiton Town Council said: “All are welcome to come and join us for free tea and coffee.”
Honiton Library
Opening hours: From 9.00am (closed Thursday and Sundays)
You do not need to be a member of the library to use the warm space. Visitors are able to sit and read, use the free Wifi or use one of the library computers.
(If you would like to use the free Wifi or one of the computers you need to be a member, but it is free to join.)
Community Use Building (CUB)
The Cub building is located on School Lane, Honiton, opposite the LED Leisure Centre.
Opening hours: ‘Warm Up Thursday’ every Thursday, 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
People are invited to attend for a chat, game of cards and perhaps make some new friends. There will be free tea, coffee and snacks available.
The Beehive
Opening hours: Tuesdays between 1.00pm and 5.00pm.
A spokesperson from Honiton Town Council said: “All are welcome to come and join us for free tea and coffee.”
Honiton Library
Opening hours: From 9.00am (closed Thursday and Sundays)
You do not need to be a member of the library to use the warm space. Visitors are able to sit and read, use the free Wifi or use one of the library computers.
(If you would like to use the free Wifi or one of the computers you need to be a member, but it is free to join.)
The Warm Welcome Campaign
East Devon Home Energy Advice Service - 0800 772 3617
A free service run by AgilityEco which provides important advice, support and energy saving measures to eligible households.
Devon Communities Together - 07984 001542 / 01392 248919
Available to work with individuals or households to look at specific ways to mitigate against the impact of energy costs and explore ways in which you could access additional financial and wellbeing support. For a confidential chat contact martin@devoncommunities.org.uk
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
www.mcscertified.com
The government is providing grants to encourage property owners to install low carbon heating systems such as heat pumps, through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).
Octopus Energy Free Electric Blankets
Electric blankets cost around 2-4p/hr to run at their maximum setting so are a cost effective way to keep yourself warm. Octopus are giving away 10,000 blankets to their customers who would benefit most.
Devon Oil Collective
The Devon Oil Collective is a simple-to-use bulk-purchasing collective of Devon residents and businesses. As a member of the Devon Oil Collective you have consistent access to competitively priced oil without having to spend time shopping around! Find out more.
Honiton Foodbank
The Food Bank is a local store of non-perishable food operated by volunteers from churches and the wider community in and around Honiton. It is made available to those who are experiencing financial difficulty. The need is assessed by professionals from local agencies and local church leaders.
Hardship and Household Support fund
East Devon District Council will run its Household Support Fund from October 2022 to March 2023. To apply for the fund you must be over the age of 16; live in East Devon (as your main residence); and be without sufficient resources to meet your immediate short-term needs. Learn more...
Offwell Mission Community ACTS435
acts@parish-church.com & www.acts435.org.uk
Acts 435 is an online giving charity, directly connecting those who want to give with those who are in genuine need of their help. This fund can help with white goods, benefit delays, fuel debt, clothes, and transport costs.
Revd. Jeremy Putnam
A free service run by AgilityEco which provides important advice, support and energy saving measures to eligible households.
Devon Communities Together - 07984 001542 / 01392 248919
Available to work with individuals or households to look at specific ways to mitigate against the impact of energy costs and explore ways in which you could access additional financial and wellbeing support. For a confidential chat contact martin@devoncommunities.org.uk
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
www.mcscertified.com
The government is providing grants to encourage property owners to install low carbon heating systems such as heat pumps, through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).
Octopus Energy Free Electric Blankets
Electric blankets cost around 2-4p/hr to run at their maximum setting so are a cost effective way to keep yourself warm. Octopus are giving away 10,000 blankets to their customers who would benefit most.
Devon Oil Collective
The Devon Oil Collective is a simple-to-use bulk-purchasing collective of Devon residents and businesses. As a member of the Devon Oil Collective you have consistent access to competitively priced oil without having to spend time shopping around! Find out more.
Honiton Foodbank
The Food Bank is a local store of non-perishable food operated by volunteers from churches and the wider community in and around Honiton. It is made available to those who are experiencing financial difficulty. The need is assessed by professionals from local agencies and local church leaders.
Hardship and Household Support fund
East Devon District Council will run its Household Support Fund from October 2022 to March 2023. To apply for the fund you must be over the age of 16; live in East Devon (as your main residence); and be without sufficient resources to meet your immediate short-term needs. Learn more...
Offwell Mission Community ACTS435
acts@parish-church.com & www.acts435.org.uk
Acts 435 is an online giving charity, directly connecting those who want to give with those who are in genuine need of their help. This fund can help with white goods, benefit delays, fuel debt, clothes, and transport costs.
Revd. Jeremy Putnam
