A NEW homeless project has received a donation to support rough sleepers.

The Worthing Churches Homeless Project runs a property in Lyndhurst Road to provide accommodation for 40 men and women who have previously been on the streets.

This week volunteers received a £4,000 donation from the Allchurches Trust to help develop the services provided there.

The money will be used to provide around-the-clock support and to recruit a team of staff.

Project communication manager Gemma Orpwood said: "The project demonstrates what a community working together can achieve."

It is supported by Adur and Worthing District Council, the police, Change Grow Live, and mental health services.

For more information about the project or to donate, visit: www.wchp.org.uk.