A RESEARCH centre near Tranent has donated £60,000 to the town’s three primary schools to support the development of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities. Charles River provides research services for drug discovery globally, with one of its facilities just outside Tranent, between the town and Elphinstone. A spokesperson for Charles River said: “As Covid-19 continues to impact the community, Charles River is committed to supporting local organisations, including one of the groups facing considerable operational challenges: schools. “While schools are one of the many groups facing unique obstacles, the education and wellbeing of students remains the top priority.”