Holding Warmth Recipe Book
About Holding Warmth
On this page you can donate to purchase our recipe book, or alternatively, copies of Holding Warmth are available in our charity shop (102 New Road Side, Horsforth, LS18 4QB). Any orders placed after 23rd December will be posted on the 30th December due to staff annual leave.
Holding Warmth is also stocked in the following businesses:
Doll Beauty (Horsforth) Horsforth Smile Clinic (Horsforth), W Fitness (Horsforth), Slow Rise (Horsforth), Hoc Loco (Horsforth), Stocked (Horsforth), Zero Muda (Horsforth), Bookshop on the Square (Otley), Left Bank (Burley), Caballero Lounge (The Springs), The Little Bookshop (Chapel Allerton).
Holding Warmth is a collection of 13 recipes and stories contributed by women staying in our refuge accommodation, demonstrating how food can bring comfort, warmth and connection. Featuring vibrant snacks, main meals and desserts, Holding Warmth includes several vegetarian and budget friendly options for families. Each recipe is accompanied by a personal anecdote or memory about what the dish means to its contributor.
How to Get Your Copy
We suggest a £10 donation per copy of Holding Warmth. All funds raised will go towards our refuge running costs and vital domestic abuse support services across Leeds.
Terms & Conditions
We offer a standard UK delivery charge of £3.00. It is only possible to access one book per order on this website. If you would like more than one copy, please email [email protected], or you can access multiple copies from our Horsforth charity shop.
All orders are sent second class by Royal Mail, and while delivery times can vary, we aim to deliver your order within 2–5 working days from the date the order is placed.
Please note: Our final date for Christmas delivery is Friday 19 December. Orders placed after this date may arrive after Christmas.
If you have a query about your order, please contact [email protected]
Refunds and Returns
Unwanted Items
: You have the right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving your items. If you change your mind, you may return the items, but you will be responsible for the cost of return. Items can also be returned to our charity shop, provided you show proof of purchase.
Once we have received a returned item, your refund will be processed as soon as possible, and no later than 14 days from the date we receive it.
Faulty Items:
If an item is faulty, you may return it within 30 days of receipt. We will cover the cost of return and provide a full refund or replacement. Proof of purchase is required for items returned in person to our charity shop.
After 30 days, we will offer a replacement item in terms of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Once we have received a returned item, your refund will be processed as soon as possible, and no later than 14 days from the date we receive it.
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Hear From Our Contributors
“Being part of this project has meant so much to me. My children and I are currently in a refuge, and while it’s been a hard journey after experiencing domestic abuse, we’re finally starting to heal. Our voices are being heard and through this recipe, I share not just comfort, but the courage it took to begin again.
“I’m proud to share a meal that brings warmth and connection to our family, and to be part of something that raises awareness and hope for others.”