RHET announces new sponsorship partnership

Pupils and adults standing outside primary school
Alan Robertson

Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) Perth & Kinross has announce a new sponsorship deal by Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew through the support of its Early Years Farm Resource Box initiative.

The partnership aims to enrich early agricultural education for young people across Scotland.

The Farm Resource Boxes, designed by RHET, provide essential educational tools and resources to help students better understand the agricultural industry and its significance. These boxes include interactive materials and engaging activities that bring farm life to the classroom, fostering a greater appreciation for the sector among the next generation.

RHET is renowned for its efforts to bridge the gap between schools and the agricultural industry, providing educational opportunities that are both informative and inspiring. The Farm Resource Boxes are a testament to RHET's innovative approach to agricultural education.

Tara Clark, RHET Perth & Kinross Project Co-ordinator said:

‘We are absolutely delighted to be working with Gillespie Macandrew on this project and give our sincere thanks for supporting our charity.”

“We are looking forward to giving more children the opportunity to learn about food, farming and the countryside and help them develop their understanding of the environmental, economic and social aspects of our local area in Scotland.” 

The sponsorship by the firm, which has a track record of supporting the sector, will help ensuring that young people gain valuable insights into rural and farming life. 

 Lizzie McFadzean ofin the Land & Rural Business team at Gillespie Macandrew said:

“We are delighted to be long standing supporters of the Royal Highland Education Trust’s and most recently their Farm Resource Box initiative.”

“This sponsorship aligns with our values of community engagement as we believe it is crucial to inspire and educate young minds about the importance of agriculture and rural life in Scotland”, added Alan White Partner in the Land & Rural Business team at Gillespie Macandrew.For more information about the Royal Highland Education Trust and its programs, please visit www.rhet.org.uk

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