Sumus UK, the educational arm of Paradigm Land, has opened its first tuition centre in Woolwich to support the social and emotional learning of children.
Operating from the ground floor of a former cinema site on Wellington Street, the new purpose-built centre, developed by Paradigm Land, includes classrooms with bespoke IT systems, a canteen and work spaces for pupils to learn in an engaging setting.
The new space is the first of five education centres Sumus plans to open in London over the next five years, and Paradigm will be ensuring Sumus is provided with purpose-built places for pupils to receive extra tuition.
Picton launches charity fund
Picton REIT has marked its 15th anniversary with the launch of a £15,000 funding initiative to help local charities in areas where it owns buildings.
Building occupiers can nominate a non-profit organisation that is supporting local communities, through creating, delivering or expanding projects which improve community engagement.
For a share in the fund of a one-off donation of between £1,000 to £3,000, the applicants will need to show evidence of having made a positive impact on the local area and its residents.
The deadline for applications is 30 November 2020. To apply, go to: www.picton.co.uk/occupiers/occupier-benefits/charity-funding-award
Hay’s Spanish trek raises £63,000
Andrew Hay, who recently retired as global head of residential at Knight Frank, has raised more than £63,000 for children’s charity Rainbow Trust with a 1,000km solo trek along the Camino de Norte in Spain.
He walked up to 42km a day for 35 days, which included completing the equivalent of two back-to-back marathons over tough terrain in 37-degree heat in the first week.
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