Twenty community spaces across SW15 opened this month, offering free hot drinks, meals, activities and support as temperatures drop.
The spaces range from council libraries with free Wi-Fi and charging to community-run venues offering hot meals, job clubs, and housing advice. All are free or low-cost, and aren’t just about staying warm – they’re about staying connected. Whether you need support or just want company over a cup of tea, all venues welcome drop-ins.
Sandra, a Battersea resident who used community spaces last winter, said: “It’s a reason to come out of the house even when things are hard. The staff are really kind and understanding.”
PUTNEY (4 locations)
The Yard: South West London Vineyard
401 Tildesley Road, SW15 3BD
Open to all
Opening times:
- Tuesdays 10am-1pm: Tea and toast drop-in
- Tuesdays 12-1pm: Job club
- Alternate Tuesdays: Housing repairs clinic (drop-in, speak to council representative)
- Wednesdays 10am-12pm: Wandsworth Foodbank (referral only)
- Thursdays 10am-12pm: Growbaby – free food and equipment for parents with 0-5 year olds (no referral needed)
Computer access, phone charging, parking available. Wheelchair accessible. Book appointments online for job club and Growbaby.
Putney Library
5/7 Disraeli Road, SW15 2DR
Open to all
Free Wi-Fi, charging facilities, activities, quiet study area. Wheelchair accessible with lift. Check Putney Library website for current opening hours.
Sparkle East Putney
Intergenerational Community Centre, St Stephens Church, Manfred Road, SW15 2RS
For elderly residents
Opening times:
- Tuesdays 10:30am-2:30pm
- Thursdays 10:30am-2:30pm
Light refreshments, activities, library corner. Wheelchair accessible.
Regenerate
Ashburton Community Centre, Westleigh Avenue, SW15 6XD
For young people
Opening times: Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm
Board games, activities, signposting to services. Free Wi-Fi, charging, parking. Wheelchair accessible with baby changing facilities.
ROEHAMPTON (11 locations)
Rackets Cubed Community Box
166 Roehampton Lane, SW15 4HR
SW15 postcode holders or children attending SW15 schools
Opening times:
- Community Cuppa: Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm
- Social Supermarket: Wednesdays 9:30am-4pm, Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm (£4 contribution)
- Solidarity Suppers: Alternate Mondays 1-3pm
Book your social supermarket timeslot online. Sign-up opens 10am Friday until 2pm Monday. One timeslot per week. Anyone booked for the supermarket can use the space for free tea and coffee.
Chantelle’s Community Kitchen
4 Portswood Place, SW15 4ED
Open to all
Opening times: Tuesdays and Fridays 11am-1pm
Home-cooked meals to eat in or take away. First Tuesday of the month: local expert offers drop-in advice surgery.
Sparkle Roehampton
Holy Trinity Church, 7 Ponsonby Road, SW15 4LA
For elderly residents
Opening times: Tuesdays 10:30am-2:30pm
Free hot meal, activities, Wi-Fi. Tel: 020 8877 3003
Power to Connect – Roehampton
Roehampton Library, 2 Danebury Avenue, SW15 4HD
Open to all
Opening times: Mondays 2-4pm
Free friendly support for your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Digital and IT advice, information and guidance in relaxed setting.
Estate Art C.I.C
Manresa Community Club Room, Fontley Way, SW15 4LY
Open to all
Opening times: Wednesdays 4-6pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm
Hot catered meals (suggested donation), library corner, charging, Wi-Fi, activities. Wheelchair accessible with baby changing.
Alton Arts Hub
6 Portswood Place, SW15 4ED
Open to all
Opening times: Monday-Sunday 9am-8pm
Free hot drink, light refreshments, activities, outdoor space, charging. Wheelchair accessible. Email: jo.baxter@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
SW15 Women’s Network
Alton Activity Centre, Ellisfield Drive, SW15 4EZ
Women’s coffee morning
Opening times: Wednesdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Free hot drink, light refreshments, activities, outdoor space. Wheelchair accessible.
Alton Activity Centre
Ellisfield Drive, SW15 4EZ
Open to all
Opening times: Wednesdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Light refreshments, activities, signposting to services. Wheelchair accessible.
Places Leisure – Roehampton
Roehampton Sports and Fitness Centre, Laverstoke Gardens, SW15 4JB
Open to all
Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am-1pm
Light refreshments, Wi-Fi, parking, baby changing. Tel: 020 8785 0535
Roehampton Library
2 Danebury Avenue, SW15 4HD
Open to all
Free Wi-Fi, charging, activities, quiet study area. Wheelchair accessible. Check Roehampton Library website for current opening hours. Tel: 020 8246 6979
Roehampton Family Hub
166 Roehampton Lane, SW15 4HR
Families with children 0-19, up to 25 with SEND
Opening times: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Activities, study area, toilets. Services for families and children.
SOUTHFIELDS (5 locations)
St Michael and All Angels Church
71 Wimbledon Park Road, SW18 5TT
Open to all
Opening times: Wednesdays 12-2pm (Community Lunch)
Free hot meal, cost of living advice, food support, library corner, parking, charging, Wi-Fi. Wheelchair accessible with baby changing. Tel: 020 8877 3003
Ackroydon Community Church
Ackroydon Community Centre, Montfort Place, SW19 6QL
Various sessions for different groups
Opening times:
- Mondays 10:30am-12pm: Open House (for elderly)
- Sundays 12-1pm: Community Lunch (open to all)
- First Thursday of month 3:30-6pm: Giggles & Grub (families with children)
Light refreshments, activities, Wi-Fi. Wheelchair accessible with baby changing. Tel: 020 8877 3003
Brathway Hall
Brathway Road, SW18 4BE
For those from or with connections to Ukraine
Opening times: First Friday of every month 6-8pm
Ukraine Social Supper. Free hot meal, food support, signposting to services, charging, Wi-Fi. Wheelchair accessible with baby changing. Tel: 020 8877 3003
Open Door Community Centre
Keevil Drive, SW19 6TF
Open to all
Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:30am-12pm and 1:30-5pm
Light refreshments, newspapers, activities, charging, Wi-Fi. Wheelchair accessible with baby changing. Tel: 020 8871 8174
Southfields Library
300 Wimbledon Park Road, SW19 6NL
Open to all
Free Wi-Fi, charging, activities, quiet study area. Wheelchair accessible. Check Southfields Library website for current opening hours. Tel: 020 8780 1945
Community Spaces run through the winter months. Opening times and services may vary – contact venues directly to confirm before visiting.
