Hampshire students set to benefit from ExxonMobil Fawley donation

Hundreds of Hampshire students are set to benefit from a £52,000 donation from the Fawley petrochemical complex near Hythe to aid their science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) education.

Schools and colleges involved include 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.

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The aim is to provide these institutions with the necessary resources, materials, and advice to strengthen their programs.

Tariq Sasso, executive principal at Fawley Infant School and Blackfield Primary school, said: "On behalf of Fawley Infant School, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to ExxonMobil Fawley for their generous grant

"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."

ExxonMobil Fawley has a long history of supporting the local community and charitable organisations. Over the past five years alone, it has contributed more than £1m in community support.

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."