Helping young people become future engineers

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Our impact

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Making a
difference
across the UK

We’re proud to have been supporting children and young people since 1966, inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators.

Our impact at a glance:

  • Over 50,000 students engaged with our programmes
  • Over 50% female or non-binary participation
  • Nearly 1,000 schools reached
  • Over 800 young people participated in our courses
  • 60% of participants more likely to consider engineering careers
  • 448 Arkwright Scholarships awarded in 2024
  • 97% of scholars reported increased interest in engineering

Every year, we work to break down barriers and open up opportunities in STEM for young people across the UK. Through our STEM Days, Courses, and Arkwright Engineering Scholarships, we’ve helped thousands of young people discover their potential.

We work with around 1,000 schools each year, reaching over 50,000 students through engaging, hands-on STEM activities. Our 20+ courses give more than 1,000 young people the chance to explore different engineering disciplines and gain insight into the many routes into an engineering career.

None of this would be possible without the support of over 100 of our partners, who share our mission to help young people of today become the change makers of tomorrow.

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Our impact report

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Celebrating
our successes

We’re proud of the impact we’ve made and we’re excited to share our successes to inspire others to spark a passion for STEM in today’s young people.

Discover the difference we’re making in our latest Impact Report.

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Alumni success stories

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Where STEM
dreams lead

Our alumni are proof of what’s possible when young people are inspired to pursue STEM.

From engineers to entrepreneurs, their journeys show how a spark of curiosity can lead to incredible achievements.

Explore their stories and see where a passion for STEM can take you.

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Case studies

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Real impact,
real stories

Behind every number is a story. Our case studies highlight the real-world impact of our programmes—showing how partnerships, schools, and students have worked together to bring STEM to life.

Explore how our work is making a difference across the UK.

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