The European Shopping Places Trust (ESPT) is an independent Trust promoting and sponsoring individuals to attend shopping centre orientated education in Europe and the publication of research, books or essays which are beneficial to the industry. The ESPT was established when the European Council integrated with the International Council of Shopping Centres in 1998. Accumulated surplus member funds were put into trust for the benefit of the industry. Trustees are all senior professionals from the retail real estate industry, taking responsibility for the right allocation of funds. The Services: • Supporting the Next Generation • Promoting pan-European research • Financing educational initiatives and scholarships • Fundraising helping pan-European industry initiatives The Trust is pleased to be closely aligned with the new European Council of Shopping Places (ECSP) and the National Councils representing the European industry.