Hornsea 3 Skills Fund Grants Awarded
The following projects have been supported through the Fund. Grant amounts are shown as the total amount awarded at the time the grant offer was made. All awards made are subject to contract.
2026 – Round 4
In May 2026, a total of £79,949 was awarded through the Hornsea 3 Skills Fund to support the following projects:
£11,559 to Crea Norfolk CIC to deliver the King’s Lynn Coding and Robotics Club. Building on the success of its existing robotics programme, the project will provide 60 coding and robotics sessions for young people aged 7-25, helping participants develop STEM skills while exploring how technology can be used in environmental monitoring, renewable energy systems and climate action.
£25,000 to the College of West Anglia to support the Constructionarium Anglia Zero Project at Bircham Newton. The project will give construction students the opportunity to take part in an immersive five-day learning experience, working as a contractor team to design and construct a model offshore floating wind turbine system while applying STEM skills in a real-world construction environment.
£23,350 to Poppyland Community Radio to deliver Youth Radio Training and Broadcast – North Norfolk. The project will provide hands-on training in radio production, audio technology and digital media for young people across North Norfolk, helping participants develop technical and communication skills while contributing content to a new youth-led radio stream.
£20,000 to Energy in the East of England (EEEGR) to create a Mobile STEM Kits Library for schools across Norfolk and Suffolk. The project aims to develop a range of curriculum-linked energy engineering kits covering subjects such as renewable energy, hydrogen, environmental monitoring and seabed surveying, alongside teacher training and digital resources to support practical STEM learning for more than 1,500 students.
2026 – Round 3
Ørsted Greener Futures Scholarships
A further £20,000 was ringfenced in 2026 to continue the Ørsted Greener Futures Scholarships with the University of East Anglia for the 2026/27 academic year.
2025 – Round 2
In May 2025, a total of £102,066 was awarded through the Hornsea 3 Skills Fund to support the following projects:
£20,000 was ringfenced to continue the Ørsted Greener Futures Scholarships with the University of East Anglia for the 2025/26 academic year.
£15,000 to Eye Film & Television Limited for their project The STEM Film Academy. This new initiative trains young people aged 16-19 in practical filmmaking while showcasing cutting-edge science and technology through visual storytelling. The week-long programme equips participants with state-of-the-art film production equipment and mentorship from industry experts, guiding them to produce a docu-series that provides UK audiences with fresh insights into Science and Innovation.
£11,100 to Wells-next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School to provide STEM educational resources for their new outdoor Early Years Foundation Stage canopy classroom. This learning space will be used by the whole school and the wider community, aiming to inspire users to learn about and advocate for the unique coastal environment, and explore STEM careers connected to it. Resources will educate about the town’s geography, its ties to the sea, and the importance of addressing future environmental challenges.
£26,481 to EDT to enable 180 young people over two years to participate in hands-on, extra-curricular STEM activities focused on environment and sustainability. The project includes:
- Challenger Experience Days – practical sessions helping students build confidence and skills in STEM topics, while exploring career opportunities..
- Team Projects – small groups mentored by STEM professionals tackling real-world STEM challenges.
- An Annual Community Event – bringing participants together to share projects, network with local employers, and build STEM connections.
£16,685 to Norfolk Wildlife Trust to expand its Wilder Schools programme across three Norfolk primary schools. Over two years, this initiative will deliver nature-based, curriculum-linked sessions aimed at inspiring environmental action, improving wellbeing, and enhancing biodiversity. Activities include classroom sessions for 150 children, teacher training, school assemblies, and conservation efforts such as wildflower planting and bat box installation.
£12,800 to Curieus Games CIC to deliver the engaging Megawatt STEM programme across three secondary schools in the Hornsea 3 Skills Fund area. Each school will receive two full days of in-person workshops featuring hands-on energy-related activities, alongside teacher training to use the Megawatt package. This initiative aims to close the STEM skills gap and inspire the next generation of energy professionals, especially in regions like Hornsea facing increased demand for skilled workers in renewable energy. By enhancing understanding of renewable energy, Megawatt empowers students to shape the future of clean energy.
2024 – Round 1
Ørsted Greener Futures Scholarships
£20,000 was ringfenced in 2024 to create the Ørsted Greener Futures Scholarships with the University of East Anglia. This will support one undergraduate and one post graduate student to do a STEM related course. Further information about this opportunity can be found by following the link, below:
https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships?page=1
The remaining £80,000 was available for grants through an open application process to experienced organisations that can develop and deliver STEM educational projects, including training and / or educational courses, a one-off event, or a programme of targeted events, as follows:
£11,177 was awarded to Crea Norfolk CIC for their ‘King’s Lynn Coding and Robotics Club’ project.
The project will deliver a total of 65, 90-minute sessions over 26 weeks across three locations. An age range of 6 to 25 years will be covered, particularly targeting young people in North Lynn, young people with SEND, and Home Educated children. The aim is to prepare teams with competition ready robots for a mini King’s Lynn-based competition in Spring/Summer 2025 and to enter the 2026 Pi Wars robot competition in Cambridge.
£14,061 was awarded to Norwich City Community Sports Foundation for their ‘Tackle Maths: Festivals for Children to Inspire Maths Learning’ project.
Engage and inspire children aged 9-11 through the practical applications of mathematical concepts in the context of football and Norwich City Football Club, to make mathematics more accessible. Interactive and hands-on activities, workshops and challenges will inspire children to pursue STEM subjects and careers by showcasing the relevance of mathematics in real-world contexts.
£12,675 was awarded to Norfolk FWAG for their ‘School Conservation Plans’ project.
Qualified and experienced ecologists to work with schools in Norfolk, through a competition, to raise awareness of biodiversity loss, and the measures that schools can take to support wildlife and habitats. Working with primary school teachers to design a programme of work that can be delivered by teachers in schools, resulting in a student-led school conservation plan. This will include measures such as bug hotels, wildflower and tree planting, bird box installation, etc.
£13,000 was awarded to Primary Engineer for their ‘Hornsea Skills Primary Engineer Construction Programme’.
Deliver the ‘Primary Engineer Construction Programme’ in 10 schools located in the benefit area. Teachers attend a practical, online CPD course and are provided with sets of tools and consumables to deliver both Key Stage 1 and 2 projects. Teachers are also given access to online resources to support the projects via the Primary Engineer website. Teachers will be partnered with engineering professionals from Ørsted (and other local companies) where possible, who will support the projects in the classroom. At the end of the programme a Celebration Event is held in school championing pupils’ achievements and celebrating the culmination of the project.
£15,000 was awarded to East Norfolk Multi Academy Trust for their ‘Improving Employability Skills with VR Training Programmes’.
Create a virtual reality space where simulations are provided for various industries including manufacturing, retail and healthcare. These realistic work environments and experiences will really enhance learning across a wide range of STEM environments. The plan is to use the software and VR headsets for their own students to make them an essential part of their STEM work with the Food and Farming Discovery Trust Youth Food Science and AgriTech Conference (September 2024) and Norwich Science Festival (February 2025).
£11,940 was awarded to Regenda (Positive Footprints) for their ‘Inspiring STEM Career Aspirations at Primary Schools’ project.
Seven primary schools in the Fund’s area of benefit will receive Regenda (Positive Footprints) award-winning Raising Aspirations Programme. Pupils aged 7-11 discover their potential, explore careers and develop skills for a brighter future. Approximately 280 children will take part. It will meaningfully connect business with education, and transform the way children see their potential.