New funding to help people with learning disabilities into work
The Sussex Freemasons have given over ÂŁ60,000 to a local charity
People with learning disabilities in Sussex are going to be helped into work thanks to new funding.
The Sussex Freemasons have granted over ÂŁ60,000 to the East Sussex-based Little Gate Farm charity.
The charity’s LEAPS project aims to help young people aged 16-25 who have learning disabilities and want to find an apprenticeship but lack work related skills.
Tracy Smith from Little Gate Farm, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Sussex Freemasons who are supporting one of our four important projects, LEAPS, which will help expand employment opportunities for young people with disabilities and/or autism.
Our aim is to help bridge the gap in paid employment between those who have disabilities and those who don’t, and this generous grant will help us to do so.”
Michael Harris, Chairman of the Sussex Freemasons Community Charity, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting this fantastic charity which is working hard to help more adults with learning disabilities find paid employment and the confidence and independence that comes with it. With a national employment rate of six per cent among this community, it is clear there is a lot to be done, and it’s encouraging to see Little Gate Farm making a real difference.”