ScottishPower Foundation 2026 Education, Training & Research Projects
Blyth Tall Ship
Future Mariners
Future Mariners is a year-long initiative aimed at supporting 120 young people aged 14–25 from Blyth and the surrounding communities. The programme provides hands-on training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) alongside maritime skills, helping participants build confidence, strengthen their employability, and raise their aspirations. An outreach strand extends the project into local schools, delivering engaging maritime STEM workshops that spark curiosity among younger students and highlight exciting career pathways in both the maritime and renewable energy industries.
IMO Charity
Youthrive 4 Change
Youthrive 4 Change tackles gaps in STEM and sustainability by delivering innovative, inclusive, and forward-looking learning opportunities that spark inspiration, develop skills, and empower youth-led action. The programme focuses on young people aged 10–16, particularly those from underserved communities, helping them grow into confident, informed, and proactive contributors to a sustainable future. Through hands-on, technology-driven, and creative approaches, participants will engage with real-world challenges while strengthening their leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
Libraries Unlimited South West
Ready to Rise - Creative Literacy for Life
The project seeks to inspire ambition, tackle educational inequality, and nurture a lasting passion for reading among children and families in disadvantaged communities. By offering imaginative literacy activities in schools and libraries, it will enhance school readiness and deepen family involvement in reading. The initiative will break down barriers to literacy, building confidence in both children and parents while encouraging greater use of local libraries.
