The organisers of a charity run by people with learning disabilities have secured funding to upgrade its computer suite, thanks to a grant from the charitable foundation of the Telegraph & Argus.

People First Keighley and Craven is attracting a growing number of volunteers as it continues to champion the rights of people with learning disabilities.

Its members, some of who have Down syndrome or autism, have made big strides in five years.

Having expanded from a small social group that met in the pub, its members lobby the Government on issues affecting people with learning difficulties.

Modern computers are essential for the group and will soon be fitted after the application for £6,500 from the Gannett Foundation – the charitable wing of the company which owns the T&A.

Until now, members at Springfield Mills in Keighley have relied on donated computers.

Support development worker Tom Bolland said: “When I joined 18 months ago there were five or six members using the computers in a week, now we have around 15 and the facilities are overrun so this is fantastic.”

T&A editor Perry Austin-Clarke said: “People First Keighley and Craven do tremendous work and we are absolutely delighted to be able to support them with this grant.”