A Bradford computer training centre for people with disabilities has won a £23,000 last-minute reprieve.

Staff and students at DATA - Disabled Access to Technology Association - said they faced closure after Bradford councillors rejected an application for a voluntary sector grant this year.

The group was given £92,000 the year before and relies on the Council money as core funding, so they can apply for funding elsewhere.

But after further inquiries the Council had a change of heart and decided to provide the group with a one-off grant.

Today DATA welcomed the cash boost.

Elaine Winn, business manager, at DATA, in Neville House, Neville Road, said: " We are not out of the woods yet, but we now have breathing space to try to find other funding.

"We are very relieved and thank everyone who has offered us their support." It had been predicted that DATA, which helps disabled people into jobs, could close at the end of March after they were refused the Council grant under a new commissioning process.

Now the centre can carry on until the end of June, by which time it is hoped a bid will have gone into West Yorkshire Learning and Skills Council for more cash.

Up to 90 adults a year use the centre's 60 computers and laptops to train for qualifications.

They say the centre - established 17 years ago - gives them opportunities they would not normally get.

A spokesman for Bradford Council said: "We carried out an impact assessment on DATA after they were affected by the changes in funding.

"Following that we are pleased to be able to help by offering a one-off grant of £23,000 to allow them to continue their courses for the rest of the academic year.