Listening to how engineering and technology companies are approaching the need to attract, retain and develop a diverse and innovative workforce in the past year has underlined to me how the IET’s programmes for children and young people are an excellent start. All our programmes from primary school through to degree courses and apprenticeships stretch imaginations and challenge participants to step out of their comfort zones. This year, I’m proud that not only have more children than ever before taken part in a Faraday Challenge Day or an IET FIRST® LEGO® League event, but that more are from schools in hard-to-reach areas. We were even able to ensure that a school in the Outer Hebrides could compete remotely. Our Diamond Jubilee Scholarships and Engineering Horizons Bursaries are demonstrating their value. 82% of scholars or bursary holders who have graduated are now working or have gone on to postgraduate study in engineering and technology. Our aim with these programmes is to cement the link between studying and a career, and I would like to think we are doing just that. Graeme Hobbs IET Development Steering Group Chair As the IET approaches its 150th anniversary in 2021, we’re looking ahead to what will be achieved by future members. I’m grateful that we have already been able to make use of some of the £1 million set aside to match new donations to our programmes. To those who have already given or supported these programmes – we hope you will continue to do so. For those still wondering – please get in touch, and come and see what you’re missing out on. Thanks for all your support. Working to engineer a better world