A CHARITY has received £5,000 to fund an employability project for young people with autism in the Tees Valley.
The donation to Daisy Chain was provided by the Santander Foundation, which offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in their communities.
Daisy Chain helps families with children on the autism spectrum, and currently supports over 1,700 families across the Tees Valley.
The grant will enable the charity to help more young adults with autism into work and provide them with work-based experience in order to further their knowledge base and life skills.
Judith Haysmore, chief executive at Daisy Chain, said: “We are delighted to receive this funding from the Santander Foundation.
"It will go a long way in giving young people with autism the chance to make the contribution to society that they all wish to make.
"This is a life-changing experience for our young adults and will benefit the local community.”
David Buglass, branch director at Santander’s Stockton On Tees branch said: "Our branch is committed to playing a key part in the community and we are delighted to be supporting Daisy Chain, and hope the donation makes a real difference to local people."
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