Science Resources for Schools
in collaboration with STEM Learning
Edina Trust is proud to support primary schools participating in the STEM Learning STEM Impact Fund (SIF) programme. Primary schools taking part in selected SIF groups in Northern Ireland, Wales and England are entitled to a guaranteed one-off £800 science equipment grant. This grant is to fund the purchase of science resources that further the aims of each school's newly developed primary science development plan.
Edina will approve funding for hands-on science resources for use by pupils in practical investigation activities.
Eligible SIF schools will receive an email from their Advisor with instructions on how to access their funding in the week commencing 13th April 2026. Schools are to submit completed grant forms to their Advisor by 12th May 2026. Advisors will review school forms and pass on to Edina for payment of grants.
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR GRANT:
1. Complete the downloadable form (below) & email it to your Advisor
2. Once approved the Advisor will forward your grant form to Edina Trust for payment
3. Edina will acknowledge receipt and aim to make the payment within two weeks of receipt
4. Edina will inform you of payment via email
5. The school ensures that the approved items are purchased without delay
Grant Form
When you have received the instruction to access your Edina funding
please download the grant form below
Please return your completed form to your Advisor for review.
Once approved it will be forwarded to Edina for payment.
We aim to process your grant within two weeks of receipt;
you will be informed of payment via email.
Equipment Ideas Pages
Each of these pages contains linked lists of primary science equipment sourced from trusted UK educational suppliers. These lists are sorted into popular primary science topics and total at ~£800. Schools can choose to designate their entire grant to a specific equipment list, select individual items from one or several ideas pages or choose not to purchase any of the suggested items. Please copy and paste any items your school would like to purchase into your grant form.
PLEASE NOTE: Individual schools are responsible for carrying out their own risk assessments before selecting and using Edina Trust funded science equipment with their pupils. The Trust accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury arising from the use of equipment or products purchased with its grants.