Derbyshire County Council has developed a Derbyshire Warm Spaces initiative. A Derbyshire Warm Space is a free, warm, and welcoming space for people across Derbyshire who are struggling to heat their homes this winter.
Derbyshire County Council encourages charities and community venues to apply for this funding. Anyone can sign up to the warm spaces pledge, including NHS partners, cafes or hospitality venues or District and Borough Councils.
It will fund:
- Additional energy costs
- Furniture and improvement to facilities
- Additional staffing costs to cover extended hours
- Additional cleaning costs to ensure compliance with health protection guidance
- Activities and refreshments
- Additional activity costs.
Organisations can apply for up to £1,000 and applications can be submitted up to 1st March 2023 or until the funding is allocated.