The Gregson Centre in Lancaster has been awarded more than £200,000 by the National Lottery.

The news means the Moor Lane community centre will be able to continue its work over the next four years.

The team behind the centre posted on Facebook, saying: “We are thrilled to announce that we've been awarded £220,617 from the National Lottery.

"We want to say a huge thank you to everyone for getting the Gregson to this point.

The Gregson has been awarded more than £200,000 by the National Lottery.

placeholder image — The Gregson has been awarded more than £200,000 by the National Lottery.

"The future of this incredible community-owned asset could have looked very different after the pandemic, but because of your support, our charity has gone from strength to strength.

"Now, we’ve been nationally recognised for our efforts – for your efforts in recent years and over the decades.

"The next step is to look towards the future, and ensure that this feel-good story continues.”

The funding is an investment into the next phase of the Gregson, and will allow them to expand their staff team, engage with more volunteers, and collaborate with local organisations through a Wellbeing Programme – offering five groups a year support to deliver targeted work in our spaces and engage the most underrepresented people in our community.

“Ultimately, the funding will support planning for the long-term environmental and financial sustainability of the Gregson’s historic Victorian building, ensuring it can continue to serve our community for generations to come,” they added.

"There’s never been a more exciting time to get involved in the Gregson as we continue to develop this incredible community asset and dream big about the future. So, why not get involved?” Find out more at www.gregson.co.uk/get-involved