A mental health drop-in centre formed in honour of a tragic mum is hoping to go from strength to strength after netting thousands through a fundraiser.
Shirley’s Space opened last summer in Crimond as a place for people to go and talk to volunteers about their problems.
It was created by the family of 37-year-old Peterhead nursery teacher, Shirley McCombie, who took her own life in 2018 after struggling with depression.
The service, which operates from Crimond Medical Centre, had helped 336 people by the end of last year.
The charity recently staged one of its largest events to date, with a fundraising Burns Supper at the Ban Car Hotel near Fraserburgh.
Yesterday, organisers revealed that it raised more than £4,000 – which will be ploughed into staging extra activities and ensuring its future.
Trustee Ashley Mackie revealed that many people who had visited the base told them that its support had “saved their lives”.
She added: “The space in Crimond is like a sanctuary, with a very relaxed atmosphere.
“This was set up after something really sad happened, but through this we have been able to save lives.
“The Burns Night was one of our biggest events to date, and we are hoping to raise more with the charity taking part in the Kilt Walk this year.”
Shirley’s Space was opened on the anniversary of the death of the mother-of-two, and offers a range of services throughout the week.
