The Wood Foundation is committed to empowering transformational change through economic, education, and societal investments.
Its varied portfolio of work focusses on three key strands: Venture philanthropy transforming livelihoods in Sub Saharan Africa, developing young people in Scotland, and facilitating economic development in Scotland.
The Wood Foundation proactively identifies opportunities to develop and deliver innovative investments and programmes which, through venture philanthropic principles, achieve transformational and sustainable impact.
The Wood Foundation was established in 2007 by its Executive Chairman Sir Ian Wood KT GBE and his immediate family.
The Wood Foundation proactively identifies opportunities to develop and deliver innovative investments and programmes which, through venture philanthropic principles, achieve transformational and sustainable impact.
The Wood Foundation was established in 2007 by its Executive Chairman Sir Ian Wood KT GBE and his immediate family.
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Banff to Bethlehem: Young people connect communities through art and solidarity
Young people from Banff Academy presented a powerful project connecting their community with students in Palestine. Banff Academy – one of 19 Excelerate partner schools supported by The Wood Foundation [...]
Dallas Campbell to deliver inspiring space workshop at RAiSE Expo
On a mission to take science and technology out of the lab, actor and presenter Dallas Campbell – known for hosting Science of Stupid and Bang Goes the Theory – will deliver an [...]
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Angus educators embark on Excelerate study visit to Detroit
At the heart of The Wood Foundation’s Excelerate investment is a commitment to inspiring and empowering educators. By working with national and international partners, we provide meaningful professional learning opportunities [...]
The Wood Foundation strengthens its leadership team
We are delighted to share the news of two key appointments at The Wood Foundation. Having dedicated the past 17 years to the Foundation as Africa Director, David Knopp has [...]
Banff to Bethlehem: Young people connect communities through art and solidarity
Young people from Banff Academy presented a powerful project connecting their community with students in Palestine. Banff Academy – one of 19 Excelerate partner schools supported by The Wood Foundation [...]
Dallas Campbell to deliver inspiring space workshop at RAiSE Expo
On a mission to take science and technology out of the lab, actor and presenter Dallas Campbell – known for hosting Science of Stupid and Bang Goes the Theory – will deliver an [...]
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Angus educators embark on Excelerate study visit to Detroit
At the heart of The Wood Foundation’s Excelerate investment is a commitment to inspiring and empowering educators. By working with national and international partners, we provide meaningful professional learning opportunities [...]
The Wood Foundation strengthens its leadership team
We are delighted to share the news of two key appointments at The Wood Foundation. Having dedicated the past 17 years to the Foundation as Africa Director, David Knopp has [...]
Banff to Bethlehem: Young people connect communities through art and solidarity
Young people from Banff Academy presented a powerful project connecting their community [...]
Dallas Campbell to deliver inspiring space workshop at RAiSE Expo
On a mission to take science and technology out of the lab, [...]
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Angus educators embark on Excelerate study visit to Detroit
At the heart of The Wood Foundation’s Excelerate investment is a commitment [...]
The Wood Foundation strengthens its leadership team
We are delighted to share the news of two key appointments at [...]