The Greenpower Education Trust

Greenpower inspires young people around the world to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths through a unique challenge: to design, build and race an electric car. The race championship runs each year from April to October for young people aged 9 to 25.

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Who are we?

Greenpower Education Trust is a UK based charity dedicated to empowering young people to choose careers in STEM through the excitement of motorsport. They run a racing series in which young people are challenged to design, build and race an electric single seater kit car. The Programme can be integrated into schools and colleges, normally as an extra-curricular activity but it can also be included as part of the science and technology curriculum. As well as schools and colleges, youth groups, engineering clubs and even private individuals can also participate.

Age

9-25 years old

Location

Nationwide, South East, South West, East Anglia, West Midlands, North East, North West, Scotland, Wales

What do we do?

Greenpower offers Kits that can be built at school or home and raced at over 30 events nationwide in various age-based championship categories. Older participants can design and build their own cars from scratch, following Greenpower regulations. Entries open in January, with the season running from April to October and closing at the start of October, culminating in international finals at Goodwood. Each car build takes about 12 weeks, and team members can also take on roles in business, finance, media, or race wear design, with teams typically consisting of 6 to 20 students.

Want to get involved?

How much does it cost? The karts range from £1775 – £3,275 and race entry fees range from £50 – £125.

Funded by the educational provider.

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Greenpower are always on the lookout for volunteers to support teams but also help with events.

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Advice from Barnabas Shelbourne, CEO of Greenpower:

My one biggest piece of advice to anyone looking to get involved is – just do it. Although it may seem daunting at first, here at Greenpower we are here to help you develop your passions. Give us a call or drop us an email, we are here to guide you through it and get you started: it will lead to more than you expect!

Frequently Asked Questions

The Inclusion Hub, developed by Motorsport UK and Mission 44, simplifies access to motorsport opportunities for young people, educators, and underrepresented groups. It offers clear pathways into the sport through volunteering, education, career resources, and community-building opportunities.

The Inclusion Hub is available to anyone looking to find opportunities in motorsport. However, the platform is aimed at young people that are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM).

The Inclusion Hub will help Motorsport UK and its partners deliver on their mission to make motorsport more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. By providing a comprehensive digital hub, we can ensure that young people, regardless of background, have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in motorsport.

Use the platform’s search and filter tools to explore opportunities based on location, interest, or type (e.g., clubs, volunteering, jobs, or education programmes).

The platform highlights job boards, career guides, webinars, tips, and scholarships. You can also connect with industry leaders and organisations to build your network. Additionally, the platform features extracurricular programmes that can help you build valuable skills and enhance your CV—qualities that employers in the motorsport industry highly value. These programmes include volunteering, club participation, and hands-on experience through STEM-related initiatives, all designed to give you a competitive edge in your career development.

The hub is regularly updated with new opportunities, resources, and success stories to ensure users have the latest information available.
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