A new purpose-built facility to support people with life-limiting illnesses has been built in Clydesdale, South Lanarkshire.

The building was developed after the Haven Caring Counselling Communication Centre outgrew its former premises at a flat in Forth.

Working with the council and funding organisations, it was decided building a new custom-designed facility was the best approach to offer the full range of services that the charity wished to provide.

Funding of £169,083 was granted from the Renewable Energy Fund, which distributes Community Benefit Funds from windfarms. In addition, £340,000 was allocated from the Levenseat Trust, which uses Landfill Tax Credits and donations from landfill and recycling company Levenseat Ltd to support projects aimed at improving the environment for the benefit of local people.

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William Haggarty, chairperson of the Levenseat Trust, said: "The Directors of the Trust were delighted to provide the major funding for the new Haven Project.

"The facility will provide much-needed services to all surrounding local communities and the directors are sure that the end users will appreciate their new surroundings. The new centre, built on a previously derelict site, also greatly enhances the appearance of the local area."

Janice Williams, Chief Executive Officer at The Haven, added: "The new purpose-built centre will provide the warm, welcoming and non-clinical Haven environment that we know our clients need and a hub from which we can reach out to communities. Over time, the centre will also be developed as a resource for local communities."

(LM/JP)