An Air Force charity has announced new partnerships to reach more young people.

On National Engineering Day, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust has teamed up with EngineeringUK and EDT to inspire children to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

The charity, funded by the proceeds of the Royal International Air Tattoo, has said it is committed to encouraging the upcoming generation to venture into these fields.

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The agreement with EngineeringUK will see the charity become the headline partner of the Big Bang at School Blueprint initiative.

This gives young people across the country the chance to have a STEM day at their schools, featuring hands-on science and engineering activities and career opportunities.

The collaboration with EDT is expected to impact more than 50,000 students across the country.

The organisations expected to achieve this by serving as the headline partner for both the Industrial Cadets initiative and Experience Days.

Developed by EDT and inspired by King Charles III, Industrial Cadets is a recognised awards scheme that aids young people in accessing STEM learning, experiences, and the professional world through industry collaboration.

Director of the charity, Justine Morton, said: "We are incredibly excited to be announcing these partnerships and demonstrates our commitment to inspiring young people.

"RAFCT is a signatory of the Tomorrow’s Engineers Code which asks members to inspire connection, drive inclusion, showcase engineering and technology and improve impact.

"These are principles we fundamentally believe in and we are looking forward to working with EngineeringUK and EDT to reach more young people from all backgrounds and inspire them about STEM."

Since 2005, the charity has been actively working with young people.

The new partnerships are the latest initiatives the organisation supports, adding to existing programmes such as the Road to RIAT primary school competition, which will reach over 500 schools.

The Royal International Air Tattoo this year drew a record crowd of 168,000 people to RAF Fairford.

Ms Morton added: "The Royal International Air Tattoo is a huge event that naturally demands a lot of attention.

"I’d like to thank every single one of the visitors who joined us at RAF Fairford this year, as by attending our event, they may have changed the lives of children across the country."

Tickets are already on sale for next summer’s show, which is taking place from July 18 to 20.

More information about the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust can be found on its website.