Donation helps college shop help disadvantaged students

The work of those helping people with learning difficulties at RACC (Richmond Adult Community College) has received a major boost from a charitable trust.

The Portcullis Trust, an independent charity which raises funds for the disabled and disadvantaged and works closely with RACC, has donated £2,400 to further the work of the College shop run by the Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities department.

The shop was set-up to develop learners’ practical skills such as customer service, display and dealing with money and banking that will help them gain paid employment locally. It sells a wide range of products, many made in the College, including craftwork and jewellery, garden and house plants, greetings cards, books and DVDs.

Of the Portcullis Trust’s donation, £2,000 is being spent on new furniture and fittings and £400 on buying Fair Trade products for re-sale.