An emergency meeting to look at ways to save a struggling community centre has been revealed.
Charity leaders announced last week that the Phoenix Centre, in Mile Cross, was in financial crisis and was "weeks away" from collapse.
Now a public meeting to save the centre is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13 between 4pm and 5pm and again between 6pm and 7pm, for people in the area to attend.
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The hope is to come together and think of a plan to save the vital facilities the Phoenix Centre offers.
Charity consultant Colin Lang, the former chief executive of Nelson's Journey, said: "We need to raise enough money in order to last us six months.
"This will give us some breathing space so that we can then apply for some funding bids and help find a way forward for the centre.
"There's support out there - we've had a £2,500 donation from Mattress Man and £2,000 from RC Snelling Charitable Trust which will help us keep ticking over for the moment."
Mr Lang set up a JustGiving page to try and help raise £10,000 in order to keep the service open.
Phoenix Centre chairwoman and local county councillor Chrissie Rumsby said: "People have visited the Phoenix Centre to donate money or cheques in person.
"The support so far has been very much appreciated - but it would be great if there was more.
"I think the community will show up and support us at the meetings because the facilities are so well used and needed by people here.
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"We're also hoping there are businesses willing to donate.
"We'll also be hoping to run some events in the near future but nothing is planned right now."
The Phoenix Centre first opened in mobile units in Peterson Road in 1988 and was handed over to the community by the county council in 1999 before moving to the former baptist church in Mile Cross Road in 2006.
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