A Glasgow charity has put out a call to continue their befriending services for vulnerable young people.

Volunteer Glasgow's community-based befriending services in the west and south-west of the city have provided a valuable lifeline for care-experienced and other vulnerable young people for over ten years.

The charity's funding will be cut from March 31, when the Integrated Grant Fund from Glasgow City Council comes to an end. 

One child helped by the service, Carly, shared her story. She was put on the child protection register after suffering neglect and risks to her personal safety. 

Carly was matched with a befriender in 2016 and has now turned her life around. 

The befriending service gave her weekly contact over a period of three years which the organisation say helped develop her confidence and deal with some difficult issues.

She is no longer on the child protection register and is currently considering her employment and further education options. 

Tom Berry, Volunteer Glasgow's Chair, said: "Involvement in our services increases young people's confidence; their ability to deal with everyday situations; and to cope with the specific challenges they face.

"Young people matched with befrienders and mentors become more engaged in community activities and can access other services with our support."

Through support from the Henry Smith Charity, Volunteer Glasgow has met 60% of their funding requirements but needs to meet the full amount "urgently" to continue its work past April. 

You can donate to Volunteer Glasgow's befriending service fund here.