A CHARITY supporting families in Inverclyde are taking 250 parents and children on a summer trip.

Home Start Inverclyde is a lifeline to parent with young children offering offering one to one mentoring in their own home, peer group support and drop ins throughout the year.

They have built up a community of support for some of the most vulnerable families.

This year the families are all going to Blair Drummond Safari Park for a special day out.

The project is based in Hood Street in Greenock and has come to the aid of hundreds of local parents.

Home Start Inverclyde has a pool of volunteers who work closely with a family.

Any one who would like to find out more about the project can contact them on  603441or email hello@hsri.org.uk