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Ilkley Lawyers Taste Success With Charity Efforts

THE Ilkley office of LCF Law has raised almost £300 for Outside the Box, which will help the community café to create a supported work experience scheme for young people with learning disabilities.

This latest success follows the legal firm raising money earlier this year which has been used to create a children’s seating area comprising of tables, chairs and a toy kitchen area, within the café on Bridge Lane in Ilkley.

The charity and social enterprise opened in 2013 and it enables adults and young people with learning disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilled lives by providing work experience and training. Its members span a wide range of ages and disabilities and play a major role in its overall team. Most work on structured tasks and activities at the café and follow individual programmes designed to develop their confidence, skills and abilities as they work towards set goals and accredited qualifications.

Ann Christian, a partner at LCF Law’s Ilkley office, says: “Outside the Box does a superb job and as a long-standing local business, it’s a fantastic organisation for us to be involved with. This latest cheque has been raised from a variety of sponsorship initiatives as well donating all of the token payments we receive from local people, when we swear oaths and certify copy documents. This money will make a difference to the lives of local people as well as further enhancing the excellent food and drink offering the café has become renowned for.”

Speaking on behalf of Outside the Box, Jenna Peel says: “We really appreciate LCF Law’s continued support. The company’s efforts have already funded a wonderful children’s area and this latest donation will be invested in our members as they continue progressing and learning before they ultimately move into work.”

LCF Law is a leading commercial law firm that works with both businesses and private individuals. The long-established firm employs more than 120 people across offices in Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Ilkley.

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