A Derry charity has said it is facing closure due to funding cuts.
Men's Action Network, a charity that has been operating in the city for nearly 30 years, revealed back in March that it was forced to operate on reserves following Stormont cuts.
Now, the charity has said closure is imminent unless "significant" new funds can be secured.
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John McAtamney, chair of the Derry charity, said: "If we are unable to source sustainable funding in the immediate future, we are looking at closure.
"Since its inception, MAN has been a beacon of hope in our community for countless men seeking support for their mental health.
"We have worked tirelessly to provide counselling programmes and create safe places for those engaging with us. Evidence exists within our business case that for every £1 invested in our charity we save society £10, whilst changing and saving lives.
"The decision to scale back our services was not taken lightly, but rather as a result of a combination of factors, including declining funding sources, rising operational costs and a challenging economic landscape.
"Despite the dedication and tireless efforts of our staff and volunteers, the financial constraints are becoming insurmountable, leaving us with no choice but to take these drastic measures."
The charity issued an urgent appeal to "all members of the community, local businesses and philanthropic organisations" to consider offering support.
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