A CHARITY shop that supports people with autism has reopened its doors.

Autism Hampshire was forced to close during the coronavirus lockdown.

But it has since reopened its Serendipity charity store at West Street, Fareham.

It is the first of the Fareham shops to have opened since closure, and are following social distancing guidelines.

Marketing and events fundraising officer Isabelle Ward said: "This is the first of the Fareham charity shops to reopen and I am really excited.

"It is really important for our charity shop to get the footfall number back up."

Autism Hampshire provides practical and emotional support to adults and young people with autism.