A CHARITY that offers a lifeline to young women is hosting an open day.

Cotswold House in Winsford is opening its doors to supporters and professionals who wish to come and have a look and find out more about the scheme.

People are invited to find out more about this supported housing service for young women on Wednesday, July 3.

Cotswold House provides safe and supportive accommodation for homeless women across Cheshire, aged 16 and over, with rooms available for mum and one baby.

Nine bedrooms are available, all with communal facilities including laundry, two lounges, a therapy and craft room and a large enclosed communal garden.

The service, which is operated by Weaver Vale Housing Trust, has helped hundreds of young women and children since it opened in 2006.

Cotswold House is one of the mayor of Winsford Cllr Ailsa Gaskill-Jones' chosen charities this year.

As well as looking around, visitors to the open day will be able to speak to the staff, current residents and representatives from the trust. There will also be a barbecue, refreshments and a raffle.

Angela Kandeh, manager at Cotswold House said: “We have fantastic support from across the community, and this is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to everyone. It’s also a great opportunity for professionals involved in delivering services, to find out more about Cotswold and the work we do.”

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Attendance is strictly by invitation only and you must contact to register your interest.

Anyone wishing to attend should contact Cotswold House on 01606 862431 or email costswoldsp@wvht.co.uk.