Andrew Parkinson

Bridging the Gap

Fundraising for Unity Works
£100
raised
Bridging The Gap, 1 April 2022
Bridging the Gap
Campaign by Unity Works (RCN 1185113)
Unity Works staff are walking 5 bridges, from Lambeth to Blackfriars, to raise money and awareness of the shockingly low rate of 5.1% people with a learning disability in paid employment.

Story

On 1st April Unity Works staff are joining together to walk the five bridges of London. We know that going to work is so much more than a paycheque, its part of your identity, ambition, and independence. Work means a healthy routine and purpose to your day, and it also means colleagues, friends and a support network. Which is why its important to raise awareness that only 5.1% of known people with a learning disability are in paid employment. Unity Works strives to bridge this gap in employment. Approaching the issue from both sides, we provide support for people with a learning disability to help them achieve their career goals. We also work with companies across England to support them in disability awareness training, and making their place of work more accessible for people with a learning disability. Your donations will ensure we can continue to offer support to both people with a learning disability, and prospective employers.

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About the campaign

Unity Works staff are walking 5 bridges, from Lambeth to Blackfriars, to raise money and awareness of the shockingly low rate of 5.1% people with a learning disability in paid employment.

About the charity

We provide employment and health & wellbeing support and offer accredited training & employment opportunities across our social enterprises. Working with employers to create more inclusive, we provide disability awareness training & carve out jobs for people with a learning disability.

Donation summary

Total raised
£100.00
+ £17.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£100.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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