Pets Corner has formed a partnership with disability charity Leonard Cheshire to help young, disabled people.
As part of the collaboration, funding from Pets Corner will enable more young disabled people to take part in the charity’s ‘Can Do’ programme, where they learn new skills to help build their confidence while also giving back to their communities.
Pets Corner trainers will also work closely with Can Do programme coordinators on a project to develop a bespoke pet care programme. Young people taking part will be able to gain essential experience and skills in pet management while working towards a City and Guilds certificate.
Dean Richmond, founder of Pets Corner, said: “Giving back to the community is an extremely important element of the ethos of Pets Corner. Our new partnership with Leonard Cheshire provides us with a brilliant opportunity to support young disabled people in learning new skills and potentially opening up new career pathways for them.”
Pets Corner will provide training facilities for the programme. In turn, this will give Can Do participants the opportunity to feedback on accessibility in Pets Corner shops.
While the programme will benefit young people, it will also give Pets Corner staff the chance to engage with the charity’s ‘disability means business’ team to learn more about what it means to be a disability-inclusive employer.
Neil Heslop, Leonard Cheshire’s chief executive, said: “We are delighted that Pets Corner has become a Charity Partner. Sharing in our vision of greater inclusivity and opportunity for disabled people, this partnership will play a key role in providing new confidence building opportunities for young disabled people.”
