STEMPOINT

What STEMPOINT does

STEMPOINT is a UK-based educational charity (Registered Charity No. 1094254, Registered Company No. 04466571) founded in 1984 and headquartered in Stevenage, operating under the trading name STEMPOINT since its 2024 rebranding from SETPOINT Hertfordshire. The organization delivers hands-on STEM workshops, ambassador visits, career inspiration programs, and grant-funded initiatives to primary and secondary schools across the East of England — specifically Hertfordshire, Luton, Essex, and Bedfordshire. Its product portfolio includes K'Nex Challenges (8,769 children from 169 schools engaged last year), Girls in Computing workshops (215 female students from 18 schools), Research STEM placements (135 Year 12 students), Renewable Energy workshops, CREST Awards delivery, Space Inspirations, and curriculum-linked primary/secondary workshops. The organization also coordinates a network of 2,000+ volunteer STEM Ambassadors as the STEM Ambassador Delivery Partner for the East of England.

The core delivery model is on-site workshop facilitation by a 12-person professional team supplemented by trained volunteer ambassadors and Community Champions, with no proprietary software platform — the technology is essentially the workshop curriculum, physical kits (e.g., K'Nex), and the volunteer coordination infrastructure. Workshop pricing is set on a not-for-profit basis at £265 per morning session and £390 per full day, with grants (ScottishPower Renewables Grants for Schools, STEMPOINT Grant) underwriting school participation regardless of budget constraints.

Revenue is fragmented across four streams: (1) modest workshop fees paid by schools, (2) individual and corporate donations, (3) corporate partnerships and Charity of the Year sponsorships (Roche, Mitsubishi Electric, MBDA, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst, ScottishPower Renewables, among others), and (4) grant programs. Total income is not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by trustees and operates with no parent company, private equity, or institutional investor ownership. Geographic reach is regional rather than national, though the stated vision references ambitions "beyond" the East of England.

Name

STEMPOINT

Legal name

STEMPOINT

Website

https://stempoint.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STEMPOINT is a UK educational charity (founded 1984, rebranded 2024) delivering hands-on STEM workshops, volunteer ambassador visits, and school grant programs to primary and secondary schools across Hertfordshire, Luton, Essex, and Bedfordshire in the East of England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM Competitions & Olympiads (Science Bowls, STEM Challenges) (EDAMABAL), STEM Research & Inquiry Programs (Research Mentorship, Science Fair Prep) (EDAMABAC), STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics) (EDAAAFAL), STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL) & Challenge Platforms (EDAFANAI)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Hands-on workshops
• School outreach
• Educational charity
• STEM careers guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Stevenage

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a registered charity (No. 1094254), STEMPOINT relies on donations from individuals, companies, and grant-giving trusts to fund STEM opportunities for children and young people.
2. Workshop Fees: Schools pay for workshops: £265 for morning session, £390 for full day. These are delivered 'not for profit' to support educational outcomes.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Companies sponsor workshops, individual students, or become Charity of the Year partners. Long-term collaborations provide team building and staff engagement opportunities.
4. Grant Programs: The charity administers grant programs including ScottishPower Renewables Grants for Schools and STEMPOINT Grant to fund school participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STEMPOINT is an educational charity that engages children and young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on, curriculum-linked workshops delivered directly to primary and secondary schools in the East of England. The charity also connects students with volunteer STEM Ambassadors, administers CREST Awards, runs the Research STEM placement program for Year 12 students, and distributes grants (ScottishPower Renewables Grants for Schools and STEMPOINT Grant) to enable school participation.

Product overview

STEMPOINT is an educational charity offering a portfolio of hands-on STEM workshops and programs for primary and secondary schools across Hertfordshire, Essex, and Bedfordshire. The core offerings include K'Nex Engineering Challenges for ages 8-11, Girls in Computing workshops, Primary and Secondary Workshops covering topics like electricity and renewable energy, the Research STEM project for Year 12 students, and access to over 2,000 STEM Ambassadors. These programs are complemented by CREST Awards, educational resources, and grant programs (STEMPOINT Grant and ScottishPower Renewables Grants for Schools) that help fund STEM activities in schools. Workshop pricing is provided as a not-for-profit service at £265 for a morning session or £390 for a full day.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K'Nex Challenges
• Girls in Computing Workshops
• Research STEM Project
• Primary Workshops
• Renewable Energy Workshops
• STEM Ambassadors
• CREST Awards
• ScottishPower Renewables Grants for Schools
• STEMPOINT Grant
• Space Inspirations

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,769 children from 169 schools engaged through K'nex challenges
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MBDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts STEMPOINT at MBDA's Six Hills Way facility in Stevenage. MBDA is a company engaged in aerospace and defence technology, providing a physical location and industry connection for the charity's operations.
• RochecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoche provides educational resources for STEMPOINT programs, supporting career guidance and educational initiatives in schools. Featured in testimonials for supporting educational outreach.
• British Science AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting science education and outreach initiatives, with shared mission of promoting STEM to young people.
• CITBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction Industry Training Board partner supporting STEM education in construction and engineering fields.
• Mitsubishi ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting STEM initiatives, particularly related to engineering and technology education.
• Ransomes JacobsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and manufacturing company supporting STEM education and workforce development initiatives.
• Stevenage Bioscience CatalystcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStevenage-based science and biotech campus partnering with STEMPOINT to support local community STEM engagement and career inspiration.
• Tier 2 ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology consulting firm supporting STEM education initiatives in the region.
• STEM AmbassadorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEMPOINT is the STEM Ambassador Delivery Partner for the East of England. The program connects 2,000+ volunteers from STEM industries with schools to inspire young people about STEM careers.
• CREST AwardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEMPOINT delivers CREST Awards, a nationally recognized award scheme for STEM project work. Students aged 5-19 can achieve awards through investigative projects.
• Connect CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner supporting fundraising and awareness activities.
• LadbrookminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner supporting STEMPOINT initiatives and educational programs.
• GoConstructminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction industry careers organization helping promote construction and built environment careers to young people through STEM education.
• University of HertfordshireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership supporting Research STEM project and providing expertise and facilities for student placements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Science Oxford: Regional STEM education charity in Oxfordshire delivering school workshops, public engagement, and outreach. Comparable in mission and workshop-based delivery model, but operating in a different UK region.
• SETPOINT Sussex / other regional SETPOINTs: Sibling regional STEM education charities (formerly part of the same SETPOINT network as STEMPOINT) operating in other UK regions. Directly comparable in model, mission, and historical lineage.

Broad incumbents

• EngineeringUK: National engineering education charity running the Big Bang Fair and broader STEM inspiration programs. Larger and more national in scope but addresses the same schools and STEM skills-gap mission as STEMPOINT.

Direct peers

• EDT (Engineering Development Trust): UK charity providing engineering and STEM experiences, industrial placements and mentoring for young people. Closely comparable to STEMPOINT's Research STEM placement program and industry-school bridging role.
• The Smallpeice Trust: UK charity inspiring young people into engineering through hands-on projects, residential courses, and school workshops. Comparable as a regionally delivered, donation- and corporate-funded STEM education nonprofit.
• Primary Engineer: UK charity running hands-on engineering programs and competitions for primary and secondary pupils, including teacher CPD. Comparable mission to STEMPOINT's K'nex challenges and primary workshop delivery.
• British Science Association: Runs the CREST Awards scheme (which STEMPOINT delivers locally) and broader public engagement with science. Directly comparable through its CREST Award partnership and STEM public engagement mission.
• STEM Learning: UK's largest STEM education charity, delivering programs, resources, and the STEM Ambassador scheme nationally. Directly comparable as a STEM-focused nonprofit serving schools with workshop-based delivery and corporate partnerships.

Emerging players

• STEMettes: UK social enterprise inspiring girls and young women into STEM careers through events, workshops, and mentoring. Comparable niche focus on girls-in-STEM, with a younger, more digital-first delivery model.
• WES (Women's Engineering Society): UK charity promoting women in engineering and STEM, running outreach to schools and girls-focused programs. Comparable to STEMPOINT's Girls in Computing workshops targeting underrepresentation in tech.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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