There have been more than 10,000 visits to warm spaces hubs across Sunderland in just three months as families face the cost of living crisis.
Sunderland City Council initially funded a network of 55 warm spaces that are located in venues such as libraries, community centres, youth projects and even a recoding studio.
The network, which launched in October, has now expanded to 67 spaces which offer a range of services as well as helping people who are struggling to pay their energy bills and keep warm.
