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About Greenpower

Greenpower Education Trust is a UK based charity which gets young people enthusiastic about science and engineering by challenging them to design, build and race an electric car.

We supply age appropriate Kit Cars, which can be built in school, college or elsewhere and raced at motorsport venues at Greenpower organised events. Alternatively, older participants can design and build their own car to our regulations. The Greenpower challenge uses the excitement of motorsport to inspire young people to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

We work with over 700 teams throughout the UK and hold 30+ regional events and an International Final every year.
More than 10,000 students take part each year, from primary school age through to university.

A growing number of international teams participate in our events and the USA, Iberia, and Benelux run programmes under the Greenpower license.

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Greenpower is helping to address the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills gap. A report 'Addressing the STEM skills shortage challenge’ from The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) in June 2021 estimated a shortfall of over 173,000 workers in the STEM sector: an average of 10 unfilled roles per business in the UK.

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Partners

National Partner

Ford Motor Company is proud to work in conjunction with Greenpower to inspire the next generation of engineers. The Greenpower challenge is a fantastic way to work with students and promote engineering. Race days are competitive and also a lot of fun – a great opportunity for the teams to see the output of all their hardwork

Legal Partner

Greenpower is supported with pro bono legal advice and assistance from Hogan Lovells, a global legal practice. Our pro bono practice draws on the experience of our professionals to improve the lives of those without access to justice or the means to hire lawyers, and to meet the legal needs of charities and non-profit social enterprises.

Regional Partners

Event Partner

TAQA’s goal is to be the front-runner in safe, efficient and sustainable operations and development of oil and gas in the UK North Sea. TAQA recognises that the future of the oil and gas industry relies on a skilled workforce, so it’s important that, from a young age, children get a better understanding of how subjects such as technology and engineering might be applied in ‘real life’, so this is why we proudly sponsor the 2 day Greenpower Grampian event.

Event Partner

Renishaw is a global engineering company employing 2800 people in the UK. Like many technology companies we see an increasing challenge to find enough skilled people, so growing our own is essential for our future growth. We support Greenpower as it encourages young people to experience engineering throughout their school career and through competitive racing also encourages innovative design.

Event Partner

Lockheed Martin UK – Rotary & Mission Systems, based in Havant, Hampshire is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of advanced technology products and services. Advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a critical focus for Lockheed Martin. Working with Greenpower helps us to inspire the next generation of engineers.

Event Partner

KMF Group is one of the UK’s largest and most successful sheet metal and precision engineering companies. KMF are passionate about apprenticeships and aim to encourage the next generation of engineers through their Young Engineer of the Year competition. The annual event, which has previously included Greenpower’s fantastic Kit Cars, hopes to inspire young people into STEM subjects.

Event Partner

The Cornwall College Group is a first choice for more than 35,000 students who achieve excellent results thanks to expert tuition and industry-standard facilities. It is with great pride that we have overseen the monumental growth of the Greenpower event in the South West as we are passionate about STEM and engaging young people in the pursuit of excellence.

Event Partner

The Dudgeon Community Fund STEM Programme aims to increase motivation and competence within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects for pupils aged 12-16 years so that those pupils are more likely to enter post 16 education or employment within the STEM areas.

Event Partner

The James Dyson Foundation, Dyson's charitable arm, introduces young people to the exciting world of engineering, encouraging them to think differently, make mistakes and realise their engineering potential. We want to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists and we want to do this by hands-on learning and experimentation.

Event Partner

We are committed to actively supporting the STEM skills development of future generations. STEM Outreach enables us to engage directly with and attract our future talent which is vital for the future competitiveness and success of our business, economic growth and improving individual lives.

Event Partner

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating has grown rapidly to become a global leader in the manufacture of aircraft seating, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China.

Event Partner

We are one of the biggest education and training providers in the region, with students studying T-Levels, vocational qualifications, community courses, apprenticeships and both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees with us. Our courses are career focused, with the aim of giving our students a head start into the industry they aspire to work in.

Event Partner

Media Partners

Photographic Partner

Spacesuit Media is a British photographic agency with a reputation for powerful portraiture and captivating imagery. We’re big fans of Greenpower: the charity plays a vital role in engaging and enthusing young people, as well as addressing the looming skills gap in British engineering. This important work deserves to be captured, preserved and promoted with stunning visuals. We’re proud to be Greenpower’s photographic partner.

Supporters

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Fundraising Partner

Communications Partner

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Accredited by

Motorsport Sector

Motorsport UK recognises Greenpower as a Motor Sport Club and all events run under an Motorsport UK permit.

Academic Sector

The Council for Leaning Outside the Classroom is a registered charity. We believe that EVERY child should be given the opportunity to experience life and lessons beyond the classroom walls as a regular part of growing up. These experiences expand the horizons of young people, opening their eyes to the wonders of areas such as art, heritage, culture, adventure and the natural world.

Academic Sector

Design and Technology is about providing opportunities for students to develop their capability, combining their designing and making skills with knowledge and understanding in order to create quality products.

STEM Sector

Greenpower and STEM Learning have entered a partnership allowing all Greenpower Ambassadors and Mentors to also become STEM Learning Ambassadors.