Reading and Clifton-Launched Memorial Fund Will Support Students.

A scholarship fund has been set up in memory of CWM’s John Miles to support students.

The John Miles Memorial Scholarship Fund has been launched in his memory by his former business partners at CWM, Ben Simpson and Jim Remfry, now co-founders of independent consultancy Clifton, and in conjunction with the Reading Real Estate Foundation (RREF), following his tragic and premature death a year ago (30 July 2021).

The scholarship will celebrate excellence and reward outstanding students enrolling on an undergraduate degree in Real Estate & Planning at Henley Business School, University of Reading.

It will launch in September and be awarded to candidates demonstrating exceptional academic merit and a commitment to a career in property. Applications will be made to Reading Real Estate Foundation and be judged by senior academics at Henley Business School. The funding will provide support towards living and accommodation costs for the duration of the three-year course and successful applicants will be offered mentoring and internship opportunities at Clifton.

Those wishing to make a donation in John’s memory to support the programme moving forward can do so here: https://www.clifton.agency/johnmilesmemorialscholarshipfund

Ben Simpson, co-founder of Clifton, said: “We wanted to celebrate John’s life, create a lasting legacy and a fitting tribute to a man who so selflessly gave his time to helping others.

“John was passionate about mentoring the next generation. Over the past 15 years he always made time to offer support and guidance to those starting out in their professional careers – if you needed a valuation guru, or help understanding cash flows, equivalent yields and IRRs, John was your man! At last count, there are 18 past and present employees, including my wife, who have Milesy to thank for their qualifications.”