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Opportunities for Young People

Published by Nicholas Shepherd, 2025
An independent school for 10–17 year-olds who struggle in mainstream education has opened a new seven-acre outdoor activity centre in Wales.

The centre offers horse riding, water sports, climbing, bushcraft, and mountain biking, alongside qualifications that help pupils rebuild confidence, develop teamwork, and re-engage with learning in a supportive, nature-based setting. With the new site, the school can now provide residential stays, giving students more opportunities to grow their self-esteem and life skills through hands-on, outdoor experiences.

Bricks Finance provided fast, short-term funding to secure the site at auction—completing the facility in just two weeks. Nicholas Shepherd of Bricks Finance said: “This is a fantastic setting for outdoor learning. We’re proud to have played a part in expanding this valuable educational resource for young people.”

Experience, standing by you

Founded in 2014 with over 90 years of combined property, finance and legal expertise, the Bricks Finance team help local people to access finance easily and quickly by offering bespoke lending using their own funds as well as those from investors.

Clive Banks

founder and investor

Will Michelmore

founder and investor

Jerry Rihll

founder and investor

Nicholas Shepherd

head of lending

Harriet Constable

lending officer

Jenny Pomroy

finance manager

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