A TOWN centre homeless shelter battling to keep its doors open is pleading for financial support.

A £3,000-a-month grant – which the council provides to Room at the Inn, on Winmarleigh Street – has been extended until October 31.

But uncertainty continues to surround the long-term future of the funding.

The shelter says it costs £400 per day to deliver its services.

It is asking residents, groups, churches and businesses to donate £5, either as a one-off payment or on a monthly basis, to help it continue its work.

Centre manager Susan Blyth said: "Finance is difficult to raise in challenging times when many people don't have much spare cash.

"Although our future is uncertain, we open daily, day and night, to offer support and practical help, and a dose of humanity in an ever-changing society where if you can't keep up with the pace of life, you can very quickly find yourself left behind."

To donate visit justgiving.com/campaign/comeoutofthecold

People can also text ASFN39 £5 to 70070 to donate to the shelter.