ExxonMobil Fawley donates £52,000 to inspire future STEM innovators

The contribution from the Petrochemical Complex will benefit twenty schools and colleges, aiming to enhance STEM education by providing these institutions with the necessary resources, materials, and expert advice to strengthen their programs.

The funding allocation includes Applemore College, Beaulieu Village Primary, Blackfield Primary, Brockenhurst College, Cadland Primary, Fawley Infants, Hamble Primary, Hounsdown, Hythe Primary, Manor Infants, Marchwood Infants, Marchwood Junior, New Forest Academy, Noadswood, Orchard Infants, Orchard Junior, The Hamble School, Waterside Primary, Wildground Infants, and Wildground Junior.

"On behalf of Fawley Infant School, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to ExxonMobil Fawley for their generous grant”, said Tariq Sasso, Executive Principal at Fawley Infant School and Blackfield Primary School.

“This funding has been instrumental in enriching our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) provision within our Forest School.”

“The new resources will inspire our young learners to explore, experiment, and engage with the natural world in innovative ways. We deeply appreciate ExxonMobil's continued commitment to supporting education.”

Last year’s donation from the Fawley site – which saw more than £50,000 go towards helping pupils in the region – helped schools elevate their STEM offerings with strategic initiatives such as establishing a multi-department STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) club.

Other plans included a GCSE Science Live trip to inspire higher-level science study, with funds covering tickets, transportation, and an Oxford University college tour.

These donations are part of the site’s long-standing commitment to provide financial and skill support to benefit learning experiences and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Nick Bone, Fawley Site Manager, said: “We understand that the future of innovation and technology depends on nurturing young talent from an early age. Investing in STEM education is about providing students with knowledge and inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

“We can’t wait to see the innovative plans our linked schools will propose, and we look forward to following their exciting STEM journeys.”