Our mission is to empower underrepresented youth and adults with the skills, tools, and opportunities to thrive in the green economy - driving a just energy transition through hands-on innovation and inclusive training
Our Vision
To create a future where everyone can lead, innovate, and thrive in the green economy, no matter their background.
WHO ARE THE BLAIR PROJECT
A multi-award winning social enterprise based in Manchester, pioneering hands-on green skills training for young people and adults. From building electric go-karts to delivering cutting-edge hydrogen and electrification programmes, we’re creating the next generation of innovators, engineers and entrepreneurs for the net zero economy.
WHY THE BLAIR PROJECT
We believe the green industrial revolution must be fair and inclusive. That’s why we focus on equipping underrepresented communities especially young people with the skills, tools, and confidence to thrive in the green economy.
Founded by two Black British teenage brothers, Nile and Blair Henry, The Blair Project began as a bold mission to break motorsport’s elitism and make it more accessible, diverse, and sustainable. Today, we continue to challenge the status quo using innovation and storytelling to inspire a generation of aspirational, tech-savvy game-changers to lead the transition to net zero.
Our Impact
The Blair Project’s intergenerational activities has helped marginalised young people to discover hidden talents, boosted their self confidence and raised career aspirations through Motorsport STEM activities which grow their skills, knowledge and soft skills.
- 8500 youth served since 2014
- Aiming to serve 800 youth across 3 cities in 2025. (Manchester, Oxford, London)
- 95% of our ProtoEV talent pipeline who complete our program go on to jobs, apprenticeships or further education.
- Through Motorsport STEM, we accelerate youth development, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
