HAPPI Hour - Why Warm Spaces Matter
This HAPPI Hour webinar will explore the effectiveness of Clarion Futures’ Warm Spaces as a tool to support the mental, physical and financial health of Clarion Housing residents and their surrounding communities.
Overview
In England, concerns around the increasing costs of living and heating during winter 2022/23 saw the emergence of local interventions to establish Warm Spaces in existing community centres.
In 2022, Clarion Futures, the charitable branch of Clarion Housing, provided dedicated funding to establish Warm Spaces in centres in or close to Clarion homes, but that could be both Clarion Housing and nonClarion Housing owned.
Clarion Futures’ Warm Spaces aim to bring people together, usually over a bowl of soup or a cup of tea. They provide a range of services and signpost to sources of advice and support on issues such as housing, health, education, money management, benefits, digital skills and access to foodbanks.
In 2023, Clarion Futures received funding from the Rothesay Foundation to deliver an extended Warm Space programme, which included the distribution of Warm Packs, essential items to support people to keep warm and save money over the winter months.
This HAPPI Hour webinar will hear from those directly involved and impacted by the Programme as well as explore Housing LIN's 2024 evaluation of the Warm Space programme and its impact on local communities.
In England, concerns around the increasing costs of living and heating during winter 2022/23 saw the emergence of local interventions to establish Warm Spaces in existing community centres.
In 2022, Clarion Futures, the charitable branch of Clarion Housing, provided dedicated funding to establish Warm Spaces in centres in or close to Clarion homes, but that could be both Clarion Housing and nonClarion Housing owned.
Clarion Futures’ Warm Spaces aim to bring people together, usually over a bowl of soup or a cup of tea. They provide a range of services and signpost to sources of advice and support on issues such as housing, health, education, money management, benefits, digital skills and access to foodbanks.
In 2023, Clarion Futures received funding from the Rothesay Foundation to deliver an extended Warm Space programme, which included the distribution of Warm Packs, essential items to support people to keep warm and save money over the winter months.
This HAPPI Hour webinar will hear from those directly involved and impacted by the Programme as well as explore Housing LIN's 2024 evaluation of the Warm Space programme and its impact on local communities.
Agenda
- 16:00 – Welcome and Housekeeping
Sally Taylor-Ridgway, Communications and Membership Officer, Host, Housing LIN
- 16:02 – Chair's Opening Remarks
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
- 16:05 – Clarion Futures' Approach to Wellbeing Spaces: Why It Matters and How Others Can Implement It
Clare Rennison, Communities Manager (Community Assets & Placemaking), Clarion Futures Communities
- 16:20 – Creating Impact: A Warm Space Partner's 'Good News Story' of Community Support
Visitor and/or Customer (TBC)
- 16:30 – Housing LIN’s Evaluation of the Warm Spaces Programme: Key Findings
Lois Beech, Consultancy and Partnerships Manager, Housing LIN
- 16:40 – Audience Q&A
- 17:00 – Event close
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
- 16:00 – Welcome and Housekeeping
Sally Taylor-Ridgway, Communications and Membership Officer, Host, Housing LIN
- 16:02 – Chair's Opening Remarks
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
- 16:05 – Clarion Futures' Approach to Wellbeing Spaces: Why It Matters and How Others Can Implement It
Clare Rennison, Communities Manager (Community Assets & Placemaking), Clarion Futures Communities
- 16:20 – Creating Impact: A Warm Space Partner's 'Good News Story' of Community Support
Visitor and/or Customer (TBC)
- 16:30 – Housing LIN’s Evaluation of the Warm Spaces Programme: Key Findings
Lois Beech, Consultancy and Partnerships Manager, Housing LIN
- 16:40 – Audience Q&A
- 17:00 – Event close
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
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- Watch and discover new extra care housing developments to find out about the design, development and operational management arrangements so that you can explore solutions that can transform your ‘offer’;
- Listen to the latest practice, research, new funding initiatives, innovative products or projects so that you have the insight and intelligence required to improve your service delivery; and
- Learn about the current sector issues so that you are up-to-date and better positioned to respond to the latest policy and innovative operational developments.
Join our HAPPI Hours to network with us and to test out your ideas or share your experiences with industry experts and fellow Housing LIN members in a relaxed atmosphere.
Stay connected on social media using #HAPPIHour.
All HAPPI Hour webinars are FREE on a first come, first serve basis. Create your account or log in to avoid any disappointment.
At our popular events, you will:
- Watch and discover new extra care housing developments to find out about the design, development and operational management arrangements so that you can explore solutions that can transform your ‘offer’;
- Listen to the latest practice, research, new funding initiatives, innovative products or projects so that you have the insight and intelligence required to improve your service delivery; and
- Learn about the current sector issues so that you are up-to-date and better positioned to respond to the latest policy and innovative operational developments.
Join our HAPPI Hours to network with us and to test out your ideas or share your experiences with industry experts and fellow Housing LIN members in a relaxed atmosphere.
Stay connected on social media using #HAPPIHour.
All HAPPI Hour webinars are FREE on a first come, first serve basis. Create your account or log in to avoid any disappointment.