A WINCHESTER charity aimed at helping young people develop stable relationships has received a much-needed financial boost.

Staff at Waitrose, based in Stockbridge Road, handed over a cheque for £350 to the founder of Explore – a charity dedicated to youngsters develop lasting ties with family and friends and promoting successful marriages.

Rex Chester founded the charity nearly 10 years ago and happily took hold of the generous donation – from staff worker Annie Cole - alongside his colleague, the Hampshire’s local development officer Louisa Stafford.