A CENTRE which helps the most vulnerable adults and children in society is to benefit from a grant of £38,600.

The cash from The Morgan Foundation will go towards the salary of a Volunteer Co-ordinator for three years.

Angela Metcalfe, project director at the Hope Centre said: “As a local organisation working and supporting the people of St Helens we rely on the dedication and commitment of more than 80 volunteers and explore new volunteering opportunities.

“We are so pleased that The Morgan Foundation have recognised the importance of this role to the Hope Centre and we would like to say a huge thank you to them for deciding to support us for three years."