A specialist college has received a donation of £1,500 from a nearby business.

The donation was made to Portland College by the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton towards a campaign to raise money to develop a new outdoor bouldering play area that will be used not only by Portland learners and citizens, but also visitors from the community.

Amazon has supported Portland since 2023, donating more than £3,000 to the college over the last year.

Mark Dale, group chief executive at Portland Charity, said: “Amazon’s support with this donation, and other initiatives across Portland allows us to continue our work in supporting people with disabilities and autism, both at Portland College and in the community.”

Vivek Khanka, general manager at Amazon in Sutton, added: “Portland creates a fantastic environment for its students, supporting them to develop independence and employability skills. We’re proud of our ongoing partnership.”