CRISIS talks will take place soon in a bid to save a veterans' support centre from closure.
Staff at Hull Veterans' Support Centre announced two weeks ago it would close unless funding was found.
Now, David Bragg, director and trustee of the centre, which opened in July, says last-ditch efforts are being made to keep the service going.
RAF veteran Mr Bragg, 62, will meet staff from the Louis Pearlman Centre, off Hessle Road, where the facility is based, on Monday, December 10.
Representatives from Hull's voluntary and community services are also expected to attend the meeting.
Mr Bragg, of west Hull, said: "At the moment, we are paying the rent and bills out of our pockets. We can't do this forever.
"The Louis Pearlman Centre has kindly agreed to waive one month's rent, which we appreciate. This gives us a little breathing space.
"In the meantime, we hope something constructive can come from the meeting."
Mr Bragg says Hull City Council has offered to help rehome the centre in a more central location.
He said: "There is talk of moving us into a former shop on the top end of Anlaby Road, nearest the city centre.
"This would be ideal as it would be easier for the city's veterans to reach us."
Previously, Mr Bragg said smaller charities were struggling to survive as larger organisations attract the bulk of the public's donations.
Mr Bragg, who set up the centre with three other veterans, said the centre provides a "lifeline" to former servicemen and women.
"Many veterans face challenges when they leave the services," he said. "We know, because we have been there.
"We are there to help and, if we can't help directly, we will point them in the direction of those who can."
Mr Bragg and his team has helped traumatised soldiers seek treatment for mental illnesses, including post traumatic stress disorder.
The team has applied, without success, to Hull City Council for funding.
"We don't meet the criteria," said Mr Bragg.
"We are hoping the council, which will send representatives to the meeting, may suggest some ideas for funding."
Following an appeal for donations in the Mail, Mr Bragg and his team received just one donation.
"A kind person from Derby, whose husband served in the Forces, read the piece and sent us £30," he said.
"But that was the only donation we had."
Visit www.hull veteranssupport centre.org.uk to make a donation.
