STEM, WITHIN REACH.

Astra Chapters are led by students who want to build a team in their school and bring Astra programmes into their community. A new Chapter starts with a Chapter Lead and at least two facilitators, then goes through Astra’s onboarding and readiness process before delivering independently.

Astra gives Chapters the programme materials, training, equipment guidance and support they need to get started. Your Chapter builds its own team and runs the programme locally.

Applications for the 2027 Chapter Intake are now open, with onboarding planned for December 2026. Astra takes on a limited number of new Chapters at a time so each team can receive the preparation and support needed before delivery.

We work with organisations that can help create meaningful STEM opportunities for children — particularly through beneficiary access, programme opportunities, venues, equipment, funding or relevant expertise. Partnerships are shaped around what is genuinely useful to the communities involved.

To explore student volunteering, visit Volunteer. To contribute centrally, visit Apply to Astra Core. If you want to lead an Astra team in your school, visit Start a Chapter. If you represent an organisation interested in working with Astra, explore Partner with Astra.