Financial support to benefit up to 139 students with various disabilities.

Sherwoods Independent Property Consultants has announced that it has recently signed a major sponsorship agreement for the "Help us build a brighter future" Ramadan campaign of the Dubai Centre for Special Needs (DCSN). The sponsorship, one of several projects under Sherwoods' corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, aims to help DCSN create social awareness about its operations and generate financial support from individuals and corporate organisations in the UAE.

Focusing on the welfare of children with special needs, Sherwoods' Ramadan-inspired charitable undertaking will benefit at least 139 students with various disabilities who currently avail of Special Education, Multi-Disciplinary Therapeutic Intervention and Vocational Training under the DCSN. Sherwoods has initiated the program in line with the company's commitment to adhere to its core values of promoting the welfare of its clients and the whole society in general.

"Sherwoods has long been a socially responsive organisation, having supported numerous charitable activities year-on-year. Our partnership with DCSN marks another important milestone in our CSR program and in our mission to reach out and offer moral and financial support to underprivileged members of the society. The holy month of Ramadan is a perfect opportunity to share our good fortune and show our appreciation for the continued success of Sherwoods as a premier provider of real estate services in the UAE," said Iseeb Rehman, Managing Director, Sherwoods Independent Property Consultants.

Dr. Mahshid Salehi, Director, DCSN said: "We are genuinely grateful to Sherwoods for its generous support to the programs of Dubai Centre for Special Needs. We are confident that this partnership will make a huge difference in the lives of the children, enabling us to help the kids develop into responsible and contributing members of the society. Moreover, aside from securing cash donations from kind-hearted individuals and organisations, Sherwoods and DCSN aim to encourage the public to be more involved in charitable activities through the volunteer program or by just simply spending time with the kids."

In addition to the financial windfall, Sherwoods has also coordinated with DCSN to organise trips to visit the centre to further boost public awareness of the requirements and importance of caring for people with special needs. Sherwoods' marketing division has likewise assisted DCSN in developing advertising and fundraising campaigns, while Sherwoods is also looking at other joint initiatives to further improve the performance of the charitable non-government institution.

Currently, DCSN looks after students with learning disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, and Down's Syndrome, among others. Students of the special care centre range from 3 ½ to 24 years in age.

Founded in 1988 in the UK by Iseeb Rehman, Sherwoods has been expanding its global presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Doha, Bahrain, Moscow and London with more regional headquarters expected to open soon. Sherwoods offers a full range of real estate services, including sales, consultancy and valuation.