Nick Samuel, Managing Director of Samuel Estates, the award-winning, local and independent residential lettings and sales specialist, said the ‘SAM for Schools’ campaign would give something back to communities in the area.
Colliers Wood-based Samuel Estates, which is growing through the recession and has just opened a second office in Balham, plays an active part in the life of its local communities, sponsoring and supporting many events and activities, and good causes.
Mr Samuel today (Fri) invited primary and secondary schools across South West London, particularly in the local Colliers Wood, Wimbledon, Balham, Tooting and Clapham areas, who would like to take part in the ‘SAM for Schools’ campaign to come forward.
Former Children’s BBC presenter Ortis Deeley, who now co-hosts Channel Five’s The Gadget Show, will officially launch the campaign. Schools are needed to get on board now in preparation for the launch in the autumn.
How ‘SAM for Schools’ works:
- Schools across South West London are invited to sign up for the ‘SAM for Schools’ campaign
- Parents, teachers, their families, friends and associates who are wanting to sell or let their property can raise funds for their local school by using Samuel Estates, who will donate 10% of their fees to each school generating a successful sale or let
Each school taking part will be asked to choose their own worthwhile cause that needs cash — such as new computer or sports equipment, creation of a school garden or vegetable patch, more books for the school library, a school trip or treat, and so on.
Mr Samuel said: “As a business we believe in continual development and learning, so I am thrilled that we can help local schools do something extra for their pupils.”
St John Fisher Primary School in West Wimbledon has already signed up for ‘SAM for Schools’ via their Parent Teacher Association. They will be raising funds for school building improvements, including a new school boiler.
Nigel Chandler, of the school’s Parent Teacher Association, said: “This is an excellent way for a local business to support schools in their area, where both organisations are benefiting by supporting each other.”
Established in 1995, Samuel Estates has offices at 30 Watermill Way, Colliers Wood and 38 Balham Hill, Balham.
Samuel Estates was a finalist in the recent South London Business Awards 2009 for Best Small Business.
Schools wishing to take part in ‘SAM for Schools’ should contact Jill Kent on 020 8274 0807 or 0776 0470 309.
Notes to Editors:
1.Samuel Estates are your local, independent and bespoke residential lettings, management and sales agency.
2.We are a fully licensed and regulated member of The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), which means guaranteed financial protection, best practice and the highest professional standards for our clients and customers.
3.Established in 1995, our reputation is built on trust, integrity, commitment and professionalism, and we pride ourselves on a personal service, on-going customer care and expert local knowledge of the property market.
4.Samuel Estates is revolutionising the UK estate agency industry with innovative technology, including ‘Text SAM’ mobile phone marketing, so would-be house buyers and tenants can request information and images on properties in their local area by simply 'Texting SAM' and it is all conveniently sent straight to their mobile; as well as web-based ‘Landlords On-line’ which provides landlords with up-to-the-minute information on their properties, including rental payments, making buying, selling, letting and renting properties easier than ever before!
5.We are an award-winning, successful and expanding local business, employing eight local people, with an office in Colliers Wood and a new office in Balham, which opened in May 09.
6.The friendly and dynamic Samuel Estates team are highly trained to industry standards, including The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).
7.Samuel Estates keeps in close contact with all clients – landlords with properties to rent and sellers have weekly telephone updates and fortnightly updates in a full written report.
8.We play an active part in the life of our local communities, sponsoring and supporting many events and activities, schools and good causes.
9.We are proud of our green credentials, from eco-friendly company cars to low-energy lighting in our offices!
10.Pay us a visit and you'll find a well-trained and knowledgeable local team. You'll be able to talk to people who not only understand the area's property market, but can also point you to great restaurants and bars or recommend schools and dentists. All while you enjoy a coffee or glass of wine!
11.Follow Samuel Estates on
Twitter: www.twitter.com/BalhamSAM
Facebook: add BalhamSAM as a friend on Facebook
YouTube: www.youtube.com/balhamsam
