Too many young people miss out on opportunities to explore technology, build confidence, and access pathways into rewarding futures. At the same time, the UK Electronics sector needs diverse, skilled talent to thrive. With your support, we can change both of these realities. 

By working together with educators, industry and supporters, we inspire young people to discover Electronics, develop practical and transferable skills, and progress into further study, training and employment. Your support helps us create opportunities that can shape life chances and open doors to futures that might otherwise feel out of reach. 

Involvement in our Programmes

The UKESF delivers an expanding education programme that inspires students to explore Electronics from school through to university and beyond. We engage young people early, helping them understand how technology connects to their lives, builds confidence, and creates real opportunities. 

We also run a growing Scholarship Scheme for Electronics undergraduates, providing industry placements, employability and professional skills development, opportunities for innovation, and financial support that enables more students to succeed and progress. 

To find out more about how you can collaborate with the UKESF on new or existing projects, get in touch at [email protected].

Donate

As a registered education charity, we rely on the support of partners and donors to deliver practical, hands-on and inspiring opportunities for young people. Every contribution helps us reach more students, remove barriers to participation, and support progression into education and careers. 

Just some of the ways your donation could make a difference include: 

  • £1,500 funds a bursary and supports professional development for a female undergraduate studying Electronics at one of our partner universities
  • £1,200 pays for two secondary schools/colleges to receive Electronics Everywhere project kits
  • £250 purchases an Arduino-based ‘starter’ kit with teaching materials for a secondary schools, as part of our Insight into Electronics project.

With your help, we can open doors for young people, broaden access to technology education, and support the next generation to build fulfilling futures. To make a donation, please email [email protected].

Charity of the Year and other Workplace Schemes

Workplace partnerships can play a powerful role in expanding opportunities for young people. In the past, a Charity of the Year partnership supported the launch of #TurnOnToElectronics, a nationwide campaign to inspire young people and raise awareness of careers in the sector. 

To discuss setting up a workplace giving scheme and what we could achieve together, please email [email protected]. 


Easyfundraising

The UKESF is registered with Easyfundraising, which means you can help us raise funds for our charitable work at no cost to yourself – simply by shopping online. By visiting your usual websites via our Easyfundraising page, the UKESF will receive either a one-off donation or a percentage of what you spend with the retailer.