Gala dinner raises more than £30,000 for West Sussex charity

The sum was raised by more than 120 guests at a gala dinner in support of the Greenpower Education Trust, held on March 12, at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex.

The figure is still rising as post-event donations continue to come in.

Barnabas Shelbourne, CEO of Greenpower Education Trust, said: "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and donated, playing a part in our charity’s continued success.

"The generosity shown last night will help us reach thousands more young people, giving them the opportunity to discover engineering in a hands on, exciting and inclusive way.

"Success in STEM can open doors to a huge range of career possibilities—from advanced manufacturing and renewable energy to motorsport, aerospace and emerging technologies—so the impact of this support will be felt for years to come."

The funds raised will help Greenpower expand its work across the UK, particularly in underserved areas.

The charity challenges more than 11,000 young people each year to design, build and race their own electric cars.

It provides age-specific kit cars for children and young adults aged nine to 25, which can be built and raced through schools and community groups.

The cars are designed to be reused over multiple years, making the programme both sustainable and accessible.