Harry Clayton finds paid work and purpose with charity support

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 10

The 23-year-old from Stockport works at the Light Cinema and on maintenance at Seashell Trust, while also volunteering in Marple and Styal.
His sister Emma said employment has opened opportunities, and the trust said about 45% of leavers enter work, with a third in paid jobs - four times the national average.
The Stockport charity supports young people with severe learning disabilities, saying employability skills can improve independence, mental health and social inclusion while reducing long-term council support needs.

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