The Spectris Foundation is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), the largest voluntary movement dedicated to girls and young women in the world. This collaboration will mobilise a non-formal education STEM programme for girls and young women in Sri Lanka and Nepal – two countries where girls are notably underrepresented in STEM fields. The project will: 💪 Strengthen the capacity and confidence of adult volunteer Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting leaders to deliver a newly developed STEM curriculum. 🌠 Inspire and engage girls and young women with STEM in a safe and fun, non-formal education environment where they will gain a strong understanding of the importance of STEM to their own daily lives and to the future of our world. 💡 Empower girls and young women with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue STEM education, careers, and leadership as equal participants and contributors to the field. 🌍 Contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. We very much look forward to working with WAGGGS to enable girls and young women in Sri Lanka and Nepal to develop their understanding of STEM, to see STEM as a credible career option, and to know that they have the capacity to lead change in all areas of STEM now, and in the future. Together, we can make a significant difference! You can find out more information about this project here: https://lnkd.in/e4NhjhaU
About us
The Spectris Foundation is a UK registered charity with global reach. Our purpose is to support education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). We believe that every person should have an equal right to a quality education and, by working with like-minded partners, we remove barriers and create opportunities for every student to fulfil their potential.
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External link for The Spectris Foundation
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- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
Employees at The Spectris Foundation
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We had a brilliant time last night at the Apps for Good celebration event which showcased all that they have achieved over the past year. Their programs support young people to build digital skills and it was particularly inspiring to hear from two students who have designed an app that supports people to make lifestyle choices that are good for the environment. They have decided to take up computing subjects as a result of their participation in the program which is great news! Thank you Apps for Good for all your fantastic work over the past year and for the difference you are making to encourage young people to take action on issues they care about through tech solutions. We are very proud to partner with you! Belle Burran Laura Price Natalie Moore Sarah Smith Georgie Packer
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Through the Spectris Foundation employee nominated grant program, we were thrilled to support MatchSticks NGO, a non-profit project that connects Chinese rural teachers with the training and resources they need. What did our £5,000 grant help to achieve? 🧘♂️ Teachers attended a five-day camp where they were able to take part in sessions focused on AI and its application in education, adolescent mental health, action planning, coaching and much more 💻 Camp attendees were eligible to access an e-learning platform to provide more training and achieve credits 💡 A rural education network was created through new relationships built at the camp In addition, 17 employees from Spectris businesses in Shanghai added significant value to the grant by: 🔬 Hosting an interactive laboratory visit for 30 principals from rural locations 💪 Volunteering at the camp and sharing their expertise with rural educators We are proud to support employee nominated initiatives like this and deeply grateful to the dedicated team of Spectris employees in Shanghai who made such a difference through their volunteering efforts. Delu Pan 潘黎蕾 Jevons Liu
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We are excited to share that we’re on the lookout for a new Trustee to join the Spectris Foundation. If you’re passionate about advancing access to quality Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education, particularly in underrepresented groups, this could be for you. You will: ✅ Play a vital role in shaping our strategy and impact ✅ Collaborate with supportive and inspiring fellow board members ✅ Be supported with training and mentoring to equip you for the role ✅ Ideally have experience in the charity sector/charity law/safeguarding You can read the full job description here: https://lnkd.in/eAfiyf5y. To find out more or apply for the role, please contact Sarah or send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 26 September.
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We were delighted to participate in the recent launch event for Squar3roots, a new youth-led STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) podcast from our charity partner, the Lightyear Foundation. This innovative podcast, produced in collaboration with Inclusive Change at Work CIC, brings the voices of disabled and neurodivergent young people to the forefront of STEM conversations. The podcast aims to create an inclusive space where young people who, as described by one attendee, can often feel like "square pegs in round holes" can connect through their shared experiences and love of STEM. The project has been met with whole-hearted enthusiasm from its young participants. One described it as "a phenomenal experience," while another expressed eagerness to participate again. Click here to read the full story -> https://lnkd.in/ezEYbpde
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During the school summer term, Spectris Foundation charity partner, Apps for Good, held its annual Showcase event, celebrating the most innovative tech product ideas from students who completed their courses. This year, volunteers from Spectris plc played a crucial role in the shortlisting and judging process in the ‘Future Founders’ category, offering their expertise to support these budding innovators. The Showcase event is a culmination of the students' hard work, offering them a platform to present their tech ideas for social impact and receive feedback from industry professionals. Five volunteers from Spectris participated in the virtual shortlisting process and two volunteers served as judges for the finals, where finalists pitched their ideas virtually. A special thanks to Spectris plc Group employee volunteers - Ian Johnson, Maria Luísa Almeida, Hugo Maule, Eliza Unwin (Cert. ICSA (ESP), FCG) and Oliver James McHenry for their commitment and expertise. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/efNuR_af
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At the Spectris Foundation, we are dedicated to ensuring that STEM education is accessible to everyone. Our charity partner, The Lightyear Foundation, is breaking down barriers that young people living with a disability can face when it comes to participation in STEM activities. In an exciting piece of collaborative work, a group of thirteen young people aged 16-19, who study at a special education needs school, attended a Work Inspiration Trip arranged in partnership with Malvern Panalytical, the Spectris Foundation, and the Lightyear Foundation. Ten brilliant volunteers at Malvern Panalytical organised an immersive visit where the students were able to engage in a variety of hands-on activities that brought STEM concepts to life including using microscopes and experimenting with laser technology. Jeff Banks, CEO of the Lightyear Foundation, emphasised the importance of such initiatives in sparking curiosity and breaking down barriers for disabled youth in STEM. We’re very proud to support these efforts and create a more inclusive STEM community. A huge thank you to the Lightyear Foundation and the Malvern Panalytical volunteers for making this trip a success! You can read more about the day and our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/dvFQZRwt #STEMeducation #STEMInclusion #DiversityinSTEM #SEND Michele Carboni, Mary Goodwin-Trotman, PhD, Paola Sestito, Joanne Wilkinson, Sue Gilmore, Rosie Fatscher, Jennifer B., Andrew Davies, Leah Ashley, PhD, Nik Borton, Sarah Smith
Work Inspiration Trip in partnership with The Spectris Foundation, Malvern Panalytical and the Lightyear Foundation
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Our charity partner, Enthuse Charitable Trust, is making a huge contribution to the provision of quality STEM education through their Enthuse Partnerships and Continued Professional Development (CPD) program for teachers. Foundation Director, Sarah Smith, joined 22 teachers who are new to teaching A-Level Chemistry in an interactive training session aimed to equip them to deliver exciting lessons in the new academic year. One teacher said, “This training is so valuable. It has given me lots of ideas I can take back to the classroom.” Thanks to Danny Knight at STEM Learning UK for a brilliant tour of the National STEM Learning Centre and to Enthuse Charitable Trust for creating opportunities for teachers to be inspired, enabling them to deliver impactful STEM education to their students. #STEMeducation #CPDtraining #Chemistry #EnthusePartnerships
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Last month, seven Spectris plc Group employees took part in a volunteering opportunity with our charity partner, Apps for Good, at the “Climate Change & Digital Innovation Summit” in partnership with Chiltern Learning Trust. This was a remarkable event showcasing the innovative app ideas of young minds dedicated to addressing important climate change issues. At the summit, our volunteers supported and encouraged students, listened to their app pitches, and provided valuable feedback. The volunteers thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Apps for Good to inspire these promising innovators to pursue their passions and make a meaningful impact on the world. You can read more about the day and hear about what our volunteers had to say here - https://lnkd.in/e9vhV6Pm Thank you to everyone who took part in this event and congratulations to all of the winners! Andrew Heath, Adam Forde, William Noble, Anna-Lisa Miller, Tamlynn Deacon, Ross Grant, Jay Patel #Volunteering #STEM #Impact
Volunteering at the Apps for Good Climate Change and Digital Innovation Summit
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At the Spectris Foundation, we are committed to empowering communities and supporting initiatives that are meaningful to Spectris plc Group employees through our employee nominated grants. Last year, Scott MacLaughlin, from Particle Measuring Systems, nominated the Boulder Emergency Squad (BES) for their proactive efforts in increasing the number of members certified in wildland firefighting. Our £5000 grant helped BES to equip five brave women with specially designed protective gear, ensuring their safety and effectiveness on the frontlines of Colorado's wildfires. We're incredibly proud to support initiatives like this, making tangible differences in our communities. You can read more about this impactful project here - https://lnkd.in/eVCYVvMS #EmpoweringCommunities #EmployeeNominatedGrants #SpectrisFoundation #WildfireSafety
Employee Nominated Grant Impact – Boulder Emergency Squad
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