A group in Grange-over-Sands is now able to expand its services after being officially recognised as a charity.

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has now recognised South Lakeland Phoenixes, which provides mental health support across the region, as meeting the requirements for registration as a charity.

South Lakeland Phoenixes is pleased to announce that the Charity Commission for England and Wales has recognised it as...

Posted by South Lakeland Phoenixes on Thursday 24 October 2024

A spokesperson from South Lakeland Phoenixes said: "Registration is a significant step forward and will enable us to engage with a broader range of stakeholders to deliver expanded mental health peer support services to people living in Grange over Sands and the South Lakes."

Affiliated with The Lighthouse Community Mental Health Hub, the group hosts regular drop-in sessions at the Community Foodstore on Main Street.

These weekly meetings allow people to talk about 'anything and everything' to 'regular' members of the public who want to provide support to those who need it.

You can find out more about the newly registered charity by visiting their website here.