The Trust has been active for 25 years supporting education, research and career development across Europe and our remaining, limited funds will be allocated this coming year. If you wish to apply for financial support on this final round of 2025 funding opportunities, please contact one of the Trustees. 

Among the main activities supported by ESPT in 2024, we can report on the following:

• New support for the Nordic Council through funding for a series of retail led Webinars.
• Funding for the Solal Marketing Awards to ensure pan European exposure to best practice for retail and leisure destination marketing professionals
• Support for the European Security Group serving specialist security experts from across Europe
• Second year funding for the Polish Shopping Centre Council (PRCH) in support of the Webinar programme and the new Commercial Property Technicians course for 2025.
• Continued 50% fee support of a UK student on the Solent REVO Diploma.
• The Trust is in contact with the Ukrainian Council of Shopping Centres and has committed to supporting two students in 2025.

We are always willing to look at educational opportunities, career development initiatives, events and networking activities that enhance industry knowledge for young professionals across Europe – if you would like to apply for sponsorship or a grant from the Trust please go contact the Trust Chairman, Arcadio Gil on agil@lasba.com  or Treasurer, Eileen Connolly on eileenconsult@almarketing.com