We know that staying warm, well‑fed, and connected to others can be difficult during challenging times. That's why we run a range of community spaces and activities.  

From friendly cafés to mobile coffee drop‑ins and cooking classes. Our spaces are all designed to help ease the cost of living, bring people together and provide a safe, welcoming place for everyone.

 

Warm Spaces

Our warm spaces cafés are in Stapenhill and Winshill. They offer low-cost meals and a place for a friendly chat.  

Short Street Café

104 — 106 Short Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9LT

Monday

  • Breakfast | 8:45am - 11am 
    Standard menu costs apply

Tuesday

  • Place of Welcome | 10am - 12pm
    Free hot drink, toast & cake

Wednesday

  • Breakfast | 8:45am - 11am
    Standard menu costs apply

Thursday

  • Breakfast | 8:45am - 11am
    Standard menu costs apply
  • Supper Club | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Hot meal and a drink - £1 donation

Friday

  • Breakfast | 8:45am - 11am
    Standard menu costs apply
  • Lunch Club | 12pm - 2pm
    Hot meal, dessert and a drink - £1.50 donation

181 Community Hub

181 Hawfield Lane, Winshill, Burton upon Trent DE15 0BY

Monday

  • Brunch Buddies | 9:00am - 12pm
    £1 suggested donation
  • Supper Club | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Hot meal & a drink - £1 donation
Tuesday
  • Place of Welcome | 9am - 11am
    Hosted by Burton Family Church
    Free hot drink, toast & cake
Wednesday — Closed

Thursday

  • Breakfast Sandwiches | 9am - 12pm
    Hot meal & a drink - £1 donation
  • Supper Club | 3:30pm - 5:30 pm
    Hot meal & a drink - £1 donation
Friday
  • Knit & Natter | 10am - 12pm
    Join us for a cosy knitting session

Community Fridge

Our Community Fridges are located inside our Warm Spaces cafes and offer free pantry items for anyone who might need them. 

The items are surplus from supermarkets and local food businesses and prevent food from going to waste.

Donations to our community fridge

Donations are welcome but we adhere to strict rules, so we can only accept items that are either raw ingredients or pre-packaged meals that are clearly labelled with a complete list of ingredients listing any allergens. 

We'd gratefully accept: 

  • Sealed packaged foods 

  • Cheeses 

  • Fresh fruit & vegetables 

  • Unopened pasteurised milk and yoghurts 

  • Unopened fruit juices 

  • Fresh eggs (traceable lion-stamped eggs with a use-by date) 

  • Store cupboard items including tinned goods and jars 

  • Packet foods, e.g. pasta. 

 

We are unable to accept: 

  • Cooked food from your home or unregistered sources 

  • Bean sprouts 

  • Cooked rice 

  • Raw milk cheeses 

  • Unpasteurised milk 

  • Pates 

  • Products containing the above ingredients 

  • Unlabelled multiple-ingredient items. 

  • Coffee Connect new bright orange trailer

Coffee Connect

Our Coffee Connect trailer travels across neighbourhoods in our operational area to bring free drinks, snacks and friendly faces with the aim of reducing loneliness and isolation.

The trailer was funded in 2022 by a Healthy Partnership grant.

To find out when the van will next be in your area, visit our TDCommunities page.