A donation to a support group was the icing on the cake for a new businessman.
Cake-maker Oliver Schofield threw an afternoon tea party to celebrate his first year in business.
And he raised money for a group which helped him during difficult times.
The cake party marked a massive turnaround for the Brockholes baker – who fought ME and rejection from the Job Centre to launch his own business.
And to mark one year of baking Oliver held a party to thank customers for their support in his first year.
He said: “It was a really good event and we raised £220 for the Kirklees Independent ME Support Group.
“Jason McCartney MP came along as well as customers and people who have supported me in my first year.
“It’s been a great first year of trading so far, I've been at fairs and community events and am building a brand.
“I’ve a new van and people are beginning to recognise the logo too.”
The Examiner has previously reported how a diagnosis with ME halted Mr Schofield’s career as a roller shutter installer.
Tiredness made holding down a 9-5 job impossible, something backed by his doctor and ME experts.
He turned to the Job Centre for business advice but was dismayed when he was advised to sign up for Job Seekers Allowance.
Undeterred, Oliver found business help and advice elsewhere and formed the Oliver James Sugarcraft Company.
A keen baker, he honed his cake decorating skills and brought the two together to form a business.
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