Armourers & Brasiers Science Grants

Up to £600 (primary) or £1,000 (secondary) for practical science in your school.
WhimsyLabs is the hands-on practical science resource you can fund with this grant: virtual chemistry, biology and physics labs, plus free demo access and application support.

🎁 FREE Demo Access
📝 Application Support
💰 Up to £1,000 Funding
Get Application SupportWhat You GetAm I Eligible?

Fund Practical Science Your Students Can Enjoy

The Armourers & Brasiers' Gauntlet Trust "Support Science in Schools" programme funds UK schools so that students can enjoy practical science. WhimsyLabs is exactly the kind of resource this grant is designed for: affordable, hands-on virtual labs that bring practical chemistry, biology and physics to every classroom, even where physical lab equipment is limited.

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The Opportunity

UK primary schools can apply for up to £600, and secondary schools for up to £1,000, toward practical science resources.

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A Perfect Fit

WhimsyLabs delivers genuine hands-on practical science affordably, ideal for schools where lab equipment is limited.

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Ready to Go

Free demo access plus application support means a stronger, easier-to-write submission.

What WhimsyLabs Provides

We help you turn this grant into real practical science for your students, with free demo access and application support to get you started.

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FREE Support for Applicants

  • Free Demo Access: Try the full WhimsyLabs platform before you apply
  • Application Support: Guidance and sample text for your submission
  • Curriculum-Aligned Labs: Practical chemistry, biology and physics activities
  • AI Tutor: Built-in guidance that supports students as they investigate
  • Browser & VR-Capable: Runs in any browser, with optional VR support
  • Teacher Onboarding: Help getting your team up and running
  • Student Progress Tracking: See learning outcomes at a glance
  • Ongoing Support: Help throughout your project
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Your Grant Can Cover

  • Equipment and resources so students can enjoy practical science
  • Devices to run virtual labs (computers, Chromebooks or tablets)
  • Enrichment projects that extend practical science
  • Science events and competitions
  • Consumables and materials for investigations

💡 Tip: Primary schools can apply for up to £600 and secondary schools for up to £1,000, enough to equip a class for affordable, hands-on practical science.

Application Support Included

Writing grant applications takes time. We make it easier with ready-to-use materials and expert support tailored to practical science.

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Application Guidance

Adaptable wording for your project description, learning objectives and how WhimsyLabs delivers practical science for your students.

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Evidence Pack

Research summaries on the impact of hands-on virtual labs, ready to drop into your application's evidence section.

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Project Ideas

Proven practical science activities across chemistry, biology and physics that work brilliantly in the browser or in VR.

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Resource Specification

What you need to run WhimsyLabs and how it fits the "practical science" focus of the Support Science in Schools programme.

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Application Review

We'll review your draft and suggest improvements before you submit. A second pair of expert eyes.

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Demo Access

Free demo of WhimsyLabs so you can see exactly what students will experience before you apply.

When to Apply

Applications typically open in summer. Contact us 4-6 weeks before you plan to apply for the best support, and check the official page for current dates.

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Applications Typically Open

Early June

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Typical Closing Date

End of July

→ Contact us in May/June

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Confirm Current Dates

Exact 2026 dates not yet published, check the official page below.

Are You Eligible?

UK primary and secondary schools apply directly to the Trust. Here's the quick checklist:

✅ You Can Apply If:

  • You're a UK primary or secondary school
  • You're applying for equipment or resources for practical science
  • Your project helps students enjoy hands-on science
  • You apply directly to the Trust within the application window

🔬 WhimsyLabs = Fundable Practical Science

  • Virtual chemistry, biology and physics labs students can use hands-on
  • Affordable practical science, even where physical lab equipment is limited
  • Up to £600 (primary) or £1,000 (secondary) goes a long way with WhimsyLabs
  • Free demo access plus application support included

Get Application Support From WhimsyLabs

Ready to fund practical science for your students? Register your interest and we'll send your demo access and application support within 48 hours.

Don't Write Your Application Alone

Schools that partner with us get free demo access, application support, and a practical science resource that fits this grant perfectly. Your application is stronger with WhimsyLabs.

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