Surrey Heath Borough Council and our partners are here for you and doing everything we can to help support our local community this winter. The support available includes grants, food vouchers, warm hubs and Cost of Living events. 

Councillor Sarah Jane Croke, Portfolio Holder for Housing, Safeguarding and Support, SHBC said:   

“As we count down to Christmas the weather has turned bitterly cold and we’ve even had some snow. This extreme cold weather puts pressure on us all to heat our homes and feed our families.  

“Last month, together with The Square shopping centre, we ran a Cost of Living event and provided second hand coats, free food and toiletries and information on how to access support to those who needed it. Over fifty people came to the event and I spoke to many of them and appreciate how hard it is for lots of households at the moment. We plan to hold another Cost of Living event in The Square on 23 February, more details will be shared soon on the Council’s website.   

“I want to make sure as many people as possible know about the various support programmes and grants in Surrey Heath available to help you if you are struggling, these are all listed on Surrey Heath’s website – we are here for you.  

“In addition, there are now many Warm Hubs established in the borough where people can spend time in a warm place, and many of these Hubs are also providing hot drinks, support and advice. Please visit them if you need a warm place to go.  

“Many thanks to everyone who is involved with setting up and running these hubs, they are critical in this cold weather. 

“Myself and all my fellow Councillors wish you a safe and happy Christmas .”  

Here For You  

For full details of Cost of Living support available please visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/hereforyou 

Emergency Food, Fuel and Energy Scheme Funding 

The following organisations have received funding to support their Warm Hubs in the borough as part of SHBC’s Emergency Food & Fuel/Energy Fund Grant Scheme - St Martins Church £1250, St Mary’s Church £1250, Frimley Green Methodist Church £935, Frimley Parish (St Peters & St Francis) £950, The Hope Hub £2,800 and High Cross Church £980. 

If you are setting up a Warm Hub you can apply for funding to help with energy costs on this link 

https://www.surreyheath.gov.uk/emergency-food-fuelenergy-scheme 

Surrey Heath’s Warm Hubs 

Warm Hubs have been established in the following places – please pop along if you need a warm place: 

• St Martin’s Church 

231 Upper College Ride, Camberley, GU15 4HE 

- Wednesday Cafe: 10am to 11.30am 

- Saturday Cafe: 10am to 11am 

- Sunday Free Community Breakfast: 10am to 2pm 

• Camberley Library 

Knoll Road, Camberley, GU15 3SY 

- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm. Tuesday: 9.30am to 7pm 

- Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm 

• The Hope Hub Surrey Heath 

Rear of Camberley Library, 01276 581174 

- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10-1pm : Refreshments, Lunch & Activities. Living Well Workshops 

• High Cross Church  

Knoll Rd, Camberley GU15 3SY 

- Tuesdays 2.15-4.15pm 

• Frimley Green Library  

Beech Rd, Frimley Green, Camberley GU16 6LQ 

- Monday: 1pm to 5pm 

- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10am to 1pm then 2pm to 5pm. Saturday: 9.30am to 4pm 

• Frimley Green Methodist Church 

The Green, Frimley Green, Camberley, GU16 6HF 

- Monday: 10.30am to 2.15pm 

- Thursday: 1pm to 4pm 

• Frimley Parish Church 

St Peter's Church Hall, Parsonage Way, Frimley, GU16 8HZ Monday from 12pm to 1.30pm 

• St Peter's Church 

Frimley Green Rd, Frimley GU16 7AQ 01276 27855 

- Winter Warmer – every Monday from 12-1.30 

• St Michael's Church 

286 London Road, Camberley, GU15 3JP 

- Wednesday from 10am to 1pm 

• St Mary’s Church  

Park Road Camberley GU15 2SR  

Opening times: Term times only, Mon 9-11am for preschool families Wed 10.45-11.am, Thurs 9.30-11.30am for anyone. - Warm Space & Hot Drink. Please note this warm bank will not be open on 28/12/2022.  

• The Brook Church 

The Square, Bagshot GU19 5AY 

- Warm Space - Thursdays 12.30-4pm 01276 479316 office@brookchurch.uk https://www.brookchurch.uk/ 

• Mytchett Community Centre 

Mytchett Rd GU16 6AA 

- Pay It Forward Café/Warm space - including free hot soup & drinks (donations welcome). Fortnightly Fridays (from the 9th Dec) at 11.30am-3pm 

• All Saints Church Hall, Lightwater

- Warm Space - Tuesday afternoons 12.30-3.30pm, at the address All Saints’ Church, Broadway Road, Lightwater GU18 5SJ. Office contact 01276 453121.

A full list of the Warm Hubs in Surrey is available on Surrey County Council’s website https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/health-and-welfare/support/welfare-support/everyday-living