A RICHMOND-based restaurant has taken on three young people thanks to help from a District Council grant scheme.

La Rustique in Finkle Street received almost £1,500 to part fund three apprentices for their uniforms, equipment and training.

Sarah Bradley is training to be a hospitality supervisor, and Connor McClean and Jake Bennett commis chefs.

The grant will pay for 10 per cent of the course costs for Sarah and equipment and uniforms for both Connor and Jake

Thomas Park, director of La Rustique, said: “I am delighted that Richmondshire District Council had this funding to support our employees through their training.

“It’s a great opportunity to help further their careers in the catering trade and I will be encouraging each of them to take full advantage of what their courses have to offer.”

The District Council apprenticeship scheme still has some funding to allocate - with the next deadline on November. 1 Businesses can apply for up to £2,000 per apprenticeship.