A Kilmacolm rehabilitation centre has received a 'generous' donation from Gryffe Valley Rotary.

The Haven, which provides 'transformative' support and rehabilitation for men with drug and alcohol addictions, was given a cheque for £2500 by Gryffe Valley Rotary president Sai Kumar.

The money will be used to fund one of The Haven's current projects: acquiring a horse box to convert into a mobile crepe and coffee van.

It aims to provide training and employment opportunities for the centre's residents, helping them gain confidence, develop a work ethic, and break free from 'benefit culture'.

The Haven combines Christian principles, trauma-informed care, and person-centred support to help individuals transition to independent living and reintegrate into the community.

Jason Murphy, a Haven support worker, said: "I can’t thank Gryffe Valley Rotary enough for providing these generous funds to help facilitate the project.

"We at the Haven are looking forward to bringing this really exciting project to fruition, and your funds help this aim enormously."

The funds from Gryffe Valley Rotary complement those already in place from the Vardy Foundation.

The mobile crepe and coffee van project is intended to boost residents' mental and physical well-being, while equipping them with knowledge and experience beneficial for future employment.

Gryffe Valley Rotary has concentrated its fundraising over the past few years on local mental health and dementia charities, and The Haven is just one of the local groups being supported.