The Peter Coates Foundation has been born out of Peter Coates’ deep roots in the Stoke-on-Trent area and his philanthropic passion for giving back to his community.
In today’s economy, successful cities are those that are able to attract and retain talented and productive people. The clustering of these people generates new ideas and makes each of us more productive, which in turn makes the places we inhabit more productive, generating increased output and wealth.
Through a mixture of educational philanthropy, venture philanthropy and other urban regeneration philanthropy, the Foundation will change the destiny of Stoke-on-Trent by creating a thriving and growing ecosystem of new high-tech businesses to drive the economy forward, and supporting urban regeneration activities in the wider ecosystem.
The Royal Air Force Youth and STEM team are sponsoring selected schools to take part in the Operation Spitfire 4 Schools curriculum in 2026. The Royal Air Force wants to see more young people studying STEM subjects to open up opportunities for exciting and rewarding careers. The success of the RAF is largely thanks to the talented people in critical STEM roles such as engineers, logistical officers, aviation technicians, pilots, cyberspace specialists, and medics. Operation Spitfire 4 Schools aims to promote these career opportunities in partnership with the RAF.