We’ll be investing £25 million during the operational lifespan of our world-leading wind farm, working with education providers to support the development of skills needed for the future of green energy. We have already invested £1 million during the construction phase of the wind farm.
We’re passionate about inspiring young people for working life in a net-zero world.
During the operational phase of the wind farm, we will continue to enhance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) provision in the local community with bespoke programmes.
We’re focusing on ensuring the coastal communities nearest to our construction and operational bases benefit from our innovative development. Click on the links below to see the impact we’re already having in these key communities:
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During the operational phase of our wind farm our investment will provide:
Investing in future generations by inspiring young people to explore science, technology, engineering and maths careers through positive role models. From early years to sixth form, we help schools and students to access exciting activities and build career confidence across the North and North East of England.
Building skills for the future and supporting young people to achieve their goals by providing 30 further education scholarships per year to local students.
Supporting local groups to run the activities and services they want in their area by providing 75 grants per year of up to £1,000 to local community groups.
We’re investing in the coastal communities near our wind farm’s onshore assets through working with schools, children and parents to develop confidence in STEM opportunities and careers.
We focus on early years, primary and early secondary to help young people unlock their potential and gain confidence in STEM subjects.
In March 2023, our pioneering programme was recognised at The Engineer magazine’s Collaborate to Innovate Awards and we were named winners in the STEM Initiative category. Find out more about our award and partnership with South Tyneside Council here.
In May 2023 we picked up the Renewables Education Award, in collaboration with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, at the Humber Renewables Awards.
We have a small operator fund to provide grants of up to £1,000 to community projects near our construction and operation bases. We provide £80,000 of funding each year for these activities, covering everything from sports kit to mental health groups.
Please note – interest in the fund is high. Applications go to panel once a month and there is currently a two month wait between application and submission to panel.
Grants can be used for community-focussed or charitable activities which:
Applications to the Operator Fund are for a maximum of £1000.
Click ‘more’ below to learn about eligibility.
More about eligibility
Our fund is open to community groups that:
Priority will be given to activities close to the wind farm sites: South Tyneside – NE33 1RZ; East Riding of Yorkshire – HU17 0RN; Redcar & Cleveland – TS10 4FX.
Changes from 1 May 2025 – successful groups will only be able apply every other year. So a group successful in 2024 cannot reapply until 1 Jan 2026.
We want to ensure that young people have the best start possible in their education experience and the skills needed to take on the green energy roles of the future.
Working with local education and skills stakeholders in South Tyneside, East Riding of Yorkshire and Redcar and Cleveland, we have developed programmes to tackle gaps in STEM and career education in these areas.
Our Dogger Bank STEM Programme offers:
We offer 30 scholarships a year to local students who want to study STEM subjects at university, transforming career prospects in our key communities and positively impacting future generations.
The £5,000 scholarships are paid directly to students to help manage living costs while studying.
You can find out more about eligibility and programme criteria by clicking ‘MORE’ below.
Application
To apply, please click here.
Eligibility
To be considered for The Dogger Bank STEM Scholarship applicants must:
Scholarship Programme Criteria
The programme will make awards based on: