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Queen’s College is proud to announce a new partnership with Brown & Brown Insurance Services, which has become the official sponsor of the school’s Greenpower Motorsport team, a pupil-led engineering project that brings motorsport and innovation to life in the classroom.
The Greenpower project challenges young people to design, build and race electric cars, inspiring future careers in science, technology and engineering. The Queen’s College team, competing in the Under 16 category, has built its own car entirely from scratch, managing every aspect from budgeting and ordering parts to supplier negotiations and performance analysis.
Thanks to Brown & Brown’s generous sponsorship, which runs until January 2028, the team will be able to fund new team kit, racing suits, car parts, race entries and travel. The pupils also fit real-time data points to their vehicle, allowing them to collect and analyse performance data in the pits on race days, gaining valuable insight into how to improve their performance.
The first race in the team’s smart new kit will be this Sunday, at Goodwood Motor Circuit, where pupils will put their car and engineering skills to the test against teams from across the country.
Ben Higgs, Head of Design Technology at Queen’s College, said:
“This sponsorship means so much to our pupils. The Greenpower project gives them hands-on experience of engineering, teamwork and problem solving that goes far beyond the classroom. Brown & Brown’s support allows us to take the project to the next level, with improved equipment, new racing opportunities and even more ways to inspire the next generation of engineers.”
Alan Clarke, Regional Managing Director at Brown & Brown, added:
“We are passionate about supporting local communities and creating opportunities for young people to discover their interests and ambitions. Partnering with Queen’s College is a fantastic way for us to invest in the next generation, helping pupils develop practical skills, confidence and a love of innovation that will stay with them for life.”
As part of the partnership, Brown & Brown will also work closely with the Queen’s College Futures department, providing guest speakers and work experience placements to help pupils explore career pathways and build valuable professional connections.
Brown & Brown Insurance Services, formerly Higos Insurance Services, is part of Brown & Brown, Inc., one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages. With offices across the South West, Brown & Brown provides a wide range of personal, commercial and specialist insurance solutions, combining local knowledge with the strength of an international organisation. Preparing you for tomorrow’s risks – today.
Queen’s College would also like to thank Okee Service Centre for their generous support and ongoing help with the project, and to recognise the dedication of our volunteers: Grant Baker of GB Enterprises and Mike, whose time and expertise make a huge difference to the success of the team.