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7 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 26 JULY 2026 COMMERCIAL HSBC Malta Foundation and Hudson Foundation help expand Inspire's LinC Therapeutic Playground INSPIRE Foundation wel- comed HSBC Malta CEO Geof- frey Fichte and Hudson Group Founder and Chairman Alfie Borg to its LinC Day School Programme in Bulebel to view the newly extended therapeu- tic playground, made possible through the continued support of the HSBC Malta Foundation and the Hudson Foundation. Building on the first phase launched last year, the HSBC Malta Foundation and the Hud- son Foundation again joined forces to double the size of the facility in response to growing demand. The expansion fol- lows a combined investment of over €50,000 and is already benefiting children attending the Learning in Context (LinC) programme, which supports 45 learners with high and complex support needs, including au- tism, learning disabilities, com- munication difficulties, and sensory processing challenges. The expanded playground features additional senso- ry-regulatory equipment, including trampolines, a roundabout, swing seats, and specialised proprioceptive and vestibular tools aimed at help- ing children regulate, reduce anxiety, improve focus, and prepare for learning. Inspire's educators and therapists report improved regulation, stronger readiness to learn after outdoor sessions, enhanced communi- cation and social interaction, and more opportunities for movement-based therapy in a safer, more inclusive environ- ment. With more space, the playground can support more children at the same time, ena- bling more structured sessions throughout the school day. Antonello Gauci, CEO of In- spire Foundation, emphasised the impact of the investment, "This playground has ena- bled us to create a therapeutic space where our learners can regulate, connect, and thrive. The extension has allowed us to address their sensory needs more effectively, every single day, while ensuring they thor- oughly enjoy the experience. We are deeply grateful to the HSBC Malta Foundation and the Hudson Foundation for recognising the importance of sensory and therapeutic play in the lives of children with com- plex needs." Geoffrey Fichte, CEO at HSBC Malta, highlighted the Founda- tion's long-standing commit- ment to inclusion, commenting "Seeing the children benefit from this space first-hand re- inforces why this project mat- ters. The playground is giving learners the tools they need to feel calm, confident, and ready to engage. Supporting Inspire Foundation aligns with our mission to promote education, wellbeing, and equal opportu- nities for all children." Alfie Borg, Founder and Chairman of Hudson Group, reflected on the Foundation's focus on meaningful commu- nity impact stating, "The trans- formation here is remarkable. This extension is an investment in the wellbeing and future of these children. We are proud to support Inspire Foundation in creating environments where every child can experience joy, regulation, and growth through play." Since launching in 2019, the LinC programme has tripled in size from 15 learners to 45. The extended playground will help Inspire continue delivering ho- listic support that integrates learning with sensory and motor development, demon- strating how investment in therapeutic environments can improve outcomes for children with diverse needs. L-R: Glenn Bugeja, Secretary of the HSBC Malta Foundation, HSBC; Antonello Gauci, CEO, Inspire; Claire Galea, Fundraising, Inspire, Kristina Briffa, LinC Programme Manager, Inspire; Geoffrey Fichte, CEO, HSBC Malta; Alfie Borg, Founder and Chairman, Hudson Group Moneybase launches weekly cashback on card spending CALAMATTA Cuschieri Mon- eybase has introduced week- ly cashback on its Moneybase Mastercard, giving its customers cashback on purchases they make every week as a permanent offer- ing. Cashback is calculated on card spending each week and credited directly to the customer account every Monday. It applies to every- day card purchases made local- ly and abroad, including online, contactless and chip and PIN. Moneybase customers can earn up to 1.25% and up to €25 per month in cashbacks, and the of- fer is available to all Maltese res- idents. "As we continue to grow, I would like to thank our clients for their continued support. 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