GRANTS

We’ve made the programme as accessible as possible to all schools by keeping costs to a minimum and working hard to secure corporate sponsorship. However, we know that school finances are more stretched than they have ever been and that you may require additional support. To this end we have sourced grants that you can apply for to help with the cost of Operation Spitfire 4 Schools. We’d be happy to support you in your applications.

These grants could be used towards the cost of the Operation Spitfire 4 Schools project:

Edina Trust

The Edina Trust is offering £800 to Primary Schools in Stoke-On-Trent for science resources, gardening equipment, science weeks, science subscriptions, science visits (into or out of school) and improving school grounds for science.

Ogden Trust School Partnership

Ogden Trust partnerships must include secondary provision and a minimum of six schools in total. Schools are then able to apply for a grant which they can use toward the cost of the project. If you are interested in setting up a partnership, please message Operation Spitfire 4 Schools for more details.

Neon Futures

Neon Futures offer £650 bursaries to secondary schools that meet the EUK Education priority schools criteria. Applications must be received in the Summer Term for the following academic year.

Institute of Mechanical Engineers

Grant of up to £1000 to support initiatives, projects, activities in schools and clubs which promote mechanical engineering to children in primary and secondary education.

Digit <all> Meet and Code

Schools wishing to study the Secondary curriculum could apply for a Digit <all> Meet and Code grant before 30th September for activities to be delivered before 31st October. Operation Spitfire 4 Schools would apply for this grant on your behalf.

British Science Week Kick Start

The British Science Association has made funding available for schools to run events in British Science Week. Kick Start Grants to help schools in challenging circumstances organise their own activities and events during British Science Week. Usually opened in autumn, the grant scheme aims to engage children who might not otherwise choose to participate in science, and to promote cross-curricular learning.