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==History== |
==History== |
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It was formed in 1999 by a group of Midlands engineers who were concerned about a perceived lowering of interest in engineering activities by schoolchildren, leading to a skills shortage in the [[STEM fields|STEM]] subjects. It was launched as an educational charity on 31 July 2001. |
It was formed in 1999 by a group of [[Midlands]] engineers who were concerned about a perceived lowering of interest in engineering activities by schoolchildren, leading to a skills shortage in the [[STEM fields|STEM]] subjects. It was launched as an educational charity on 31 July 2001. |
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The website was developed in 2004, with educational material for the clubs. |
The website was developed in 2004, with educational material for the clubs. |
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==Function== |
==Function== |
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===Clubs=== |
===Clubs=== |
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It currently organizes 147 engineering clubs mostly in [[England]], but with two in Wales and five in Scotland. Most of the clubs are in the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]], and to a lesser extent in the [[East Midlands]] ([[Northamptonshire]]). Each week, around 1800 children take part in the clubs. |
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It publishes a magazine called ''The Imagineer''. |
It publishes a magazine called ''The Imagineer''. |
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===Fairs=== |
===Fairs=== |
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It hosts children's engineering fairs at the [[Royal Bath and West Show]], the [[Royal International Air Tattoo]] at [[RAF Fairford]], and the International Air Day at [[RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron)|RNAS Yeovilton]]. These events are often attended by people (parents) already interested in engineering - the |
It hosts children's engineering fairs at the [[Royal Bath and West Show]], the [[Royal International Air Tattoo]] at [[RAF Fairford]], and the International Air Day at [[RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron)|RNAS Yeovilton]]. These events are often attended by people (parents) already interested in engineering - the organization's target audience. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Abbreviation | Imagineering |
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| Formation | 1999 |
| Type | Educational charity |
| Legal status | Registered charity (1087783) |
| Purpose | Participation of schoolchildren in creative engineering activities |
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Region served | UK |
Membership | School children aged 8-16 |
Chairman | Bob Shanks |
| Affiliations | Jaguar Land Rover, National Grid plc |
| Website | Imagineering Foundation |
The Imagineering Foundation is a charity organisation that encourages school children aged from 8-16 to engage with engineering.
History
It was formed in 1999 by a group of Midlands engineers who were concerned about a perceived lowering of interest in engineering activities by schoolchildren, leading to a skills shortage in the STEM subjects. It was launched as an educational charity on 31 July 2001.
The website was developed in 2004, with educational material for the clubs.
Structure
It is based in Warwickshire.
Function
Clubs
It currently organizes 147 engineering clubs mostly in England, but with two in Wales and five in Scotland. Most of the clubs are in the West Midlands, and to a lesser extent in the East Midlands (Northamptonshire). Each week, around 1800 children take part in the clubs.
It publishes a magazine called The Imagineer.
Fairs
It hosts children's engineering fairs at the Royal Bath and West Show, the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, and the International Air Day at RNAS Yeovilton. These events are often attended by people (parents) already interested in engineering - the organization's target audience.