

Support
Thank you to the numerous individuals and organisations that have provided
financial support and products to help with set-up costs..
Since opening the cafe in December 2019 we have received glowing reviews (100% five star to date), excellent coverage in the local press and even a slot on ITV Local News.
We have 5 paid individuals with learning disability in paid employment. We have received applications and interest from more than 30 local individuals and would like to be able to offer more jobs.
We are looking to further develop our facilities. Our next priority is to purchase a commercial dishwasher and open up the rooms beyond the current customer and kitchen area.
Other plans include renovating our existing toilet to be fully accessible. We also have a courtyard
that will be perfect for outside tables and growing some produce and flowers.
Extending our facilities will focus on creating greater community involvement and
providing more disability employment opportunities. Ideas are welcome!
We are applying for grants and extending our fundraising campaign to move this forward.
If you would like to donate, please click here:


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Initiatives
In May 2019 the Government announced a revised target to increase employment figures for disabled people. It is aiming to increase disabled employment by 16% by 2027.
Follow this link for more details:
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CBP-7540
Organisations
See below details of other organisations that promote disability employment:
Evenbreak - a company specialising in the recruitment of disabled people https://www.evenbreak.co.uk/en
The Clear Company - a company with an HR focus on diversity
https://theclearcompany.co.uk/
Ridi - recruitment advising disability institute
Vercida - excellence in diversity awards
https://www.vercida.com/uk/awards/excellence-in-diversity-awards
APSCo - diversity and inclusion awards
https://www.apsco.org/about-the-awards.aspx
Social Enterprise Disability Employment Mark
https://www.socialenterprisemark.org.uk/the-social-enterprise-disability-employment-mark/
Positive About Disabled People
Disability Rights Handbook
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/shop/disability-rights-handbook-2019-2020
A Dozen Brilliant Reasons to Employ Disabled People by Jane Hatton
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dozen-Briilian-Reasons-Em/dp/1910090735

