SHINE: Support and Help in Education was founded in March 1999. Our mission is to support additional educational initiatives which encourage children and young people to raise their achievement levels. We fund organisations working with underachieving 6-18 year olds from disadvantaged areas in London and Manchester.
Pink Floyd, Doctor Who, Batman and SHINE
We are delighted to announce that the 2010 SHINE Benefit Dinner will be held on Thursday 11th November within Battersea Power Station.... more >
Fresh research highlights educational disadvantage of low-income students
Studies show how 'social background really matters' at school; educational impact of low income significant by age 3 and widens through childhood.... more >
A very happy birthday
Egged on by Channel 4's Jon Snow, guests at SHINE's 10th Anniversary Benefit Dinner last night pledged a whopping £537,000 in less than half an hour.... more >
There are many ways to support SHINE and the projects we fund. You could recommend SHINE to be your company’s charity partner or nominate us as its charity of the year. Alternatively, join the SHINE on Windsor team or take a table at our Benefit Dinner.
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At Serious Fun on Saturdays in Harrow, 60 gifted students take part in a series of fun, exciting and hands-on science experiments – involving DNA, rockets and even electronic bugs! Click here for more.