(UK) Bolton: $24M required to expand SPED services
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Dec 18, 2025, Yahoo News: Ambitous bid to transform college to the tune of £3million [$4B] for Bolton's young people
An ambitious bid has been launched to raise £3 million [$4M] to expand a further education college in Bolton to help young people with significant physical impairment, complex health needs, learning disability and Autistic Spectrum Conditions, lead independent and fulfilling lives. . . .
The new bond offer will seek to raise £3 million[$4M] for Birtenshaw to redevelop its further education college in Bolton to create a purpose-built site with high-quality facilities, including therapy rooms, wet rooms and improved access to outdoor space. . . .
David Reid, Chief Executive at Birtenshaw Group, commented: “This finance will bring to life our mission to create a bespoke specialist college, which will transform the lives of young people with special education needs and disability, and in particular those with autism. . . .
The funds raised from the crowdfunding launch will contribute to the £18 million [$24M] required for the project and will be used together with a further £6 million [$8M] loan facility from Triodos Bank UK. . . .
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