Warm Welcome Week 19-25 January 2026.

Warm Welcome is a UK-wide movement creating free, inclusive spaces where anyone can find warmth, connection, and support.
Born during the cost-of-living crisis, it now operates year-round through 5,500+ community venues including libraries, cafés, and faith centres.
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These spaces offer a lifeline for those facing isolation, financial hardship and tough choices between heating and eating, providing not just physical warmth but also friendship, vital support and belonging close to home. Last winter, they recorded 2.6 million visits, with 70% of guests feeling less isolated and 87% reporting better mental wellbeing.
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January is often described as the coldest and loneliest time of the year, with “Blue Monday” symbolizing its lowest point. Warm Welcome Week is here to change that.

From 19 to 25 January 2026, communities across the UK will unite to bring warmth, connection, and positivity through Warm Welcome Spaces with the aim to raise as much awareness as possible and grow the network.
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The campaign will also invite everyone to embrace vibrant colours - orange, red, purple, and pink to give Blue Monday a makeover. Whether it’s wearing a bright scarf, crafting colourful decorations, or cooking hearty meals, the goal is simple: spread warmth and joy.  
·   Find your nearest Warm Welcome Space(link is external)

·   Promote Warm Welcome Spaces: especially those who may be feeling lonely or in need of a safe and welcoming place to connect. Let them know about their rewarding volunteering opportunities - Volunteering opportunities(link is external)

·   Show Your Colours: Plan a ‘dress down’ day and wear orange, red, purple, pink to raise awareness.
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·   Spread the Word: Encourage your local community venues to join the Warm Welcome network -  How to join the Warm Welcome network(link is external)